Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5→Lumix GH6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GH5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GH6
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs ~410 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2022 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GH5 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.5 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £352 used | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 14fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 646g (body only) | 739g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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