Lumix GH6vs OM-1
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Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
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) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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