Lumix GH6vs FX3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) Starting from £1199 new Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
VS
Sony FX3 Sony FX3 (2021) Starting from £3799 new Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking View FX3

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.

↓ 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

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
Genre Lumix GH6FX3
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Travel
4.0
4.0
Portrait
7.0
Low Light
9.0
Street
4.0
Wedding
7.0
⚡ Compare specs side by side Lumix GH6 prices → FX3 prices →

More comparisons with Lumix GH6

Camera family history