Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH5 II→Lumix Lumix GH6

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH5 II

£899

2021

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix GH6

£1199 (+£300)

2022

✅

Strong upgrade

The Lumix GH6 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Lumix GH5 II owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Lumix GH6

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH5 II	Lumix GH6
Price	£899	£1,199
Released	2021	2022	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops	7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW)	14fps	↑
Battery Life	900 shots (CIPA)	560 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	727g (body only)	739g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II

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