Lumix GH5 IIvs D6
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Quick take: The d6 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | D6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £3,200 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K UHD 30fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 14fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~3580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 1450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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