Lumix GH6vs ZV-E1
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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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH6 (2022) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 739g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH6 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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