Lumix GH6vs D5
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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