Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

Huge range of video options ; Unlimited recording times ; Excellent image stabilization ; Relatively affordable ; Multi-angle tilt-and-swivel screen ; Great handling

Autofocus still lags behind the best ; Larger and heavier than GH5 II ; Some features not available until firmware update

The mirrorless filmmaking world may have become more focussed on full-frame cameras since the GH Lumix series emerged, but the Panasonic Lumix GH6 shows that there’s still life in the Micro Four Thirds sensor format. Small and lightweight but packed...

Fairly priced ; Up to 5.7k recording at 60fps is impressive ; Charges via USB-C ; Four channel audio recording ; Well-positioned buttons ; Feels sturdily built

No direct recording to SSD (yet) ; It's no smaller than a full-frame camera ; CFExpress slot means only one SD card slot

For Panasonic it seemed there was no point in producing an updated GH series camera until it could really up the game, offering something clearly more capable and better than the GH5. With the Lumix GH6, it has managed it - and then some.

Huge range of video options ; Superb image stabilisation ; Relatively affordable ; Small and lightweight

Autofocus isn’t the fastest or most accurate ; Some features coming with later firmware update

Verdict…

Pro-level video quality

Sub-par autofocus

So what is that? Rather than Dual Native ISO like the GH5, the GH6 has Dynamic Range Boost. It combines high and low-gain readouts to deliver extra dynamic range at ISO settings over 800. With the feature turned off, dynamic range is a bit below the...

Huge range of video options ; Superb image stabilisation ; Relatively affordable ; Small and lightweight

Autofocus isn’t the fastest or most accurate ; Some features coming with later firmware update

Verdict…

Unrivalled internal recording options ; Best-in class stabilisation ; Filmmaker-first design

Battery life could be better

Independent filmmakers and creatives would struggle to find a camera with a more comprehensive list of high quality recording options. While some may feel that having a Micro Four Thirds sensor and contrast autofocus is outdated, the GH6 holds its own...