• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 25.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Panasonic GH6

Panasonic GH6 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • More pixels
    25.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    75.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 108 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GH5
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
Panasonic GH6
Panasonic GH5
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic G9
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • More dots on screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
Panasonic GH6
Panasonic G9
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Newer
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Top deck display

Compared to Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5 II
Olympus E-M1X
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
  • $2133
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic GH6
Olympus E-M1X
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Newer
  • $2133
  • 4/3
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer video battery life

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic G95
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic GH6
Panasonic G95
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compared to Olympus E-M1 Mark III

Panasonic GH5 II
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Longer video battery life
Panasonic GH6
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Longer video battery life
  • On-sensor phase detect
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