Lumix GH6vs Now Gen 3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) Starting from £1199 new Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
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Polaroid Now Gen 3 Polaroid Now Gen 3 (2024) Starting from £120 new Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers View Now Gen 3

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.

Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Now Gen 3 (2024)

  • Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
  • Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
  • Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
  • Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus

Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix GH6 (2022)Now Gen 3 (2024)
Price £1,199 £120
Sensor 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm)
Resolution 25.2MP
Video 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log N/A — instant film camera
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with subject detection Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape)
Stabilisation 7.5-stop IBIS N/A
Burst Rate 14fps N/A
Battery Life 560 shots (CIPA) Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs)
Weight 739g body only ~445g
Dimensions 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Real-image optical viewfinder
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen N/A
Mount Micro Four Thirds i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II N/A — instant film only
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (charging)
Genre Lumix GH6Now Gen 3
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Travel
4.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Low Light
7.0
Creative
7.0
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