Lumix GH6vs Sony A9 III
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
Sony
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
View Sony A9 III
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.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
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) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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