Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

Overview
Maker	Panasonic Corporation
Type	Mirrorless digital camera
Released	February 2022
Lens
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor/medium
Sensor	4/3-type
Sensor type	Live MOS
Sensor size	17.3 × 13 mm
Maximum resolution	5776 × 4336 px (25.21  megapixels)
Film speed	ISO 100–25600, extendable to 50 [a]
Recording medium	1× SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS-II + 1× CFexpress Type B
Focusing
Focus	Switchable auto and manual
Focus modes	AF-S (single), AF-C (continuous), manual
Focus areas	225 Contrast Detection AF points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Program AE; Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
Metering modes	Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted
Flash
Flash synchronization	1/250
Flash bracketing	±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps [b]
Shutter
Shutter	Focal plane mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter speed range	1/32000 to 60 s, Bulb
Continuous shooting	14 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	OLED viewfinder; 3.68M dots
Viewfinder magnification	0.76×
Image processing
Image processor	Venus Engine
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Daylight, White Set 1/2/3/4, Custom WB based on color temperature
General
Video recording	MP4 / MOV / Apple ProRes 6K, 4K, Full HD
LCD screen	3.0", 1.84M dots, free-angle with touchscreen
Battery	7.2 V 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery pack
AV port(s)	HDMI type-A
Data port(s)	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbit/s) Type-C
Body features	5-axis in-body image stabilization, Dual I.S. 2
Dimensions	138.4×100.3×99.6 mm (5.45×3.95×3.92 in)
Weight	739 g (26 oz) (body) 823 g (with battery, one SD card)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lumix GH5 II
Successor	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced by Panasonic in February 2022. ^[1] It uses the Micro Four Thirds lens mount and is the successor to the GH5 series of video-focussed mirrorless cameras.

Features

Compared to the GH5, the GH6 features a new 25.2-megapixel image sensor with dual output gain. It adds support for recording in Apple ProRes 422 and 422 HQ formats. Alongside an SD card slot, the camera has a CFexpress Type B card slot instead of a second SD card slot. ^[2]

6K/4K Photo and Post Focus modes have been removed. The camera has an updated built-in noise reduction, branded as '3D Noise Reduction' compared to the '2D' system used by the GH5.

Like its predecessor, the GH6 uses Panasonic's Depth-from-Defocus autofocus system.

The Lumix GH6 adds a built-in cooling fan, allowing the camera to capture up to 4K 60FPS video in 10-bit 4:2:2 for unlimited lengths, while higher resolution and/or framerate modes can be captured for extended periods. The fan can be configured by the user to run automatically based on temperature, or continuously.

The 3.0", 1.84-million-dot rear LCD of the GH6 is touch-sensitive, and can be tilted and articulated. The camera also has an OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 0.76× magnification.

The camera can record up to four channels of audio via an optional adapter in addition to the 3.5 mm microphone input jack. It also adds a dedicated button for accessing audio settings, in addition to another function button. ^[3]

The Lumix GH6 supports recording video directly to an external USB SSD with a firmware update. ^[4]

Notes and references

1. In V-Log the ISO range is 250–12800, extendable to 125
2. ±3 EV for motion picture

1. Brown, Margaret (10 February 2022). "Panasonic confirms Lumix GH6 release date - Photo Review". www.photoreview.com.au. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
2. Kieldsen, Sam (4 March 2022). "Panasonic Lumix GH6 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
3. Butler, Richard; Drake, Jordan (4 August 2022). "Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 review". DPReview. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
4. Naso, Erik (20 September 2022). "Panasonic GH6 Firmware V2.2 adds direct SSD recording over USB". Newsshooter. Retrieved 25 December 2024.

External links

• Panasonic official webpage