Lumix GH6vs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £549 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — |
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