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GH5 vs GH6
Quick take: The GH6 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the GH5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH5 — Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting: The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
GH6 — Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers: The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Who should buy what
GH5 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
GH6 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5Lumix · 2017 | GH6Lumix · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £352 usedBest | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 14fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 646g (body only)Best | 739g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5
GH6
Portrait
5.4/10
6.0/10
Street
5.0/10
5.1/10
Travel
4.9/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.0/10
Documentary
5.6/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
6.8/10
Casual
3.9/10
4.6/10
Food
5.9/10
6.4/10
Macro
7.1/10
7.4/10
Architecture
4.9/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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