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GH4vs Lumix GH6

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix GH4 Lumix GH4 (2014) Starting from £349 new Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary View GH4
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Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) Starting from £1199 new Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.

Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

↓ Full specifications below

GH4 (2014)

  • Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
  • Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
  • MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
  • Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece

Lumix GH6 (2022)

  • Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
  • GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
  • Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
  • Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem

Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GH4 (2014)Lumix GH6 (2022)
Price £349 £1,199
Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.1MP 25.2MP
Video 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection Contrast-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no body IBIS) 7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) 14fps
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA) 560 shots (CIPA)
Weight 560g (with battery and card) 739g body only
Dimensions 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre GH4Lumix GH6
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
4.0
Portrait
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
4.0
Landscape
4.0
7.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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