Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH6→Lumix FZ82D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GH6. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the FZ82D
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 25MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | GH6 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -3.6 | ||
| Documentary | -2.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.7 | ||
| Landscape | -2.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | -2.3 | ||
| Macro | -2.8 | ||
| Architecture | -2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH6 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £379 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 560 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 739g (body only) | 596g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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