Lumix GH6vs A7R VI
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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