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GH5S vs GH6
Quick take: The GH6 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the GH5S is the most affordable; only the GH6 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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
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 | GH5SLumix · 2018 | GH6Lumix · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 usedBest | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 10.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF) | 14fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery)Best | 739g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, timecode in/out, flash sync | 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
GH5S
GH6
Portrait
4.8/10
6.0/10
Street
5.0/10
5.1/10
Travel
4.3/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
5.7/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.7/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
5.2/10
6.7/10
Landscape
3.4/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
5.2/10
6.8/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.6/10
Food
5.0/10
6.4/10
Macro
6.1/10
7.4/10
Architecture
3.9/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
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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