Lumix GH6vs OM-3
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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