Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Big cinema with a small sensor
We've been waiting for it for a long time, now it's here - the Panasonic Lumix GH6!
With the new GH6, Panasonic is launching a brand new camera with new active cooling, 5.7k video, Apple ProRes and 100MP photos. Find out what else is new in our detailed review.
Active cooling, 5.7K and Apple ProRes
The most obvious new feature of the GH6 is the active fan built into the housing, which sits behind the fold-out display. The new cooling system has added new features and improvements, especially in the video area.
For one, we can record at a video resolution of 5.7k (or 5.8k in Anamorphic mode), but in addition this is possible in Apple ProRes 4:2:2 HQ.
Slowmotion recordings can be created in 4K at up to 120fps and in FullHD even at up to 300fps.
Newly developed 25 MP MFT sensor and new processor
The DC-GH6 uses a newly developed 25 MP MFT sensor, which in combination with a new processor and active cooling eliminates any shooting limits, even at outdoor temperatures of up to 35 degrees.
100 MP photos from the hand
Thanks to the revised High-Res mode and the built-in 7.5-stage IBIS in combination with the image stabilization in the lens, handheld photos with up to 100 MP are possible. The image stabilizer shifts the sensor in all four directions, while the camera independently takes pictures from any position and then automatically merges them into a high-resolution image.
This was previously only possible with the help of a tripod.
Designed for videographers
Almost everything about the GH6 is optimized and designed for filmmakers. In addition to the various recording formats, there are other hardware and software features that any filmmaker will love to see.
The body is peppered with customizable buttons, including a second record button on the front and a dedicated button for the audio menu, as well as several tally lights.
The software includes the ability to use LUTs in-camera to simplify recording in Panasonic's V-Log. Also included are professional features for estimating exposure, such as waveforms.
Which sensor size do I need?
Christian Anders from Panasonic will be our guest at our Online Photo Days in November 2021 and will talk to us about different sensor sizes and MFT cameras from Panasonic.