Lumix GH6vs FX3
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
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) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 739g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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