Product test

Video review: the new Lumix GH6 shoots in 5.7K at 50 frames per second

Thomas Kunz
22.2.2022
Cutter: Manuel Wenk
Translation: Megan Cornish

The new Panasonic Lumix GH6 has arrived. Video producer Manuel Wenk and photographer Thomas Kunz – that’s me – were able to test it out in advance.

I’m a full-frame fan, which is why I’ve kept my hands off Micro Four Thirds cameras until now. However, the Lumix GH6 got my attention. The most impressive part of this feature-filled camera is its excellent video mode, but the video above shows what else the GH6 can do.

The specs:

  • New 25.2 MP sensor
  • New Venus processor
  • Up to 13 stops of dynamic range
  • Can record up to four channels of audio simultaneously
  • 75 frames per second in raw mode
  • Tilt and swivel screen
  • Two card slots (CFexpress and SD)

Recording quality:

  • 10-bit 5.7K at 50 fps
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 4K at 50 fps
  • 10-bit 4:2:0 4K at 100 fps
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 FHD at 240 fps
  • 4:2:2 5.7K Apple ProRes at 25 fps

Profile the potter

To put the GH6 to the test, we shot a short profile of potter Olivia Maurer. Here’s the result:

5.7K test footage

If you’d like to see what 5.7K images taken on the GH6 look like, take a look at this
40-second clip of 5.7K footage:

The Lumix GH6 is expected to be available in Switzerland from mid-March 2022. You can pre-order yours now:

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (12 - 60 mm, 25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds)
EUR2048,85

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

12 - 60 mm, 25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (12 - 60 mm, 25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds)
Cameras
EUR2048,85

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

12 - 60 mm, 25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds)
EUR1351,18

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds)
Cameras
EUR1351,18

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

25.20 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds

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