Panasonic GH6 Overview
A pioneer in the Micro Four Thirds class, the Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera from Panasonic is a petite beast that challenges full-frame rivals, a powerful hybrid addition to the video-centric GH series that offers cutting-edge tech to cinematographers and photographers alike. The improved processing power of the Venus Engine enables fast sensor readouts for internal recording of 5.7K 30p in Apple ProRes 422 HQ, FHD 300p, and handheld 100MP photos. The GH6 properly exposes across 13+ stops, features in-body, sensor-shift stabilization, and can be spliced into VariCam footage with its pre-installed V-log image profile. Panasonic has created a compact flagship camera that professionals can choose for stills, as primary workhorse for independent cinema, or as an extra angle on feature productions.
Flagship Imaging Platform
High Resolution 25MP Sensor, 5.7K Video
For maximum sharpness, the sensor is unhindered by a low-pass filter; it smooths out any moiré through intelligent detail processing from its updated Venus engine. Relying on its next-generation image stabilization, this camera synthesizes eight distinct images into a single 100MP image - all without requiring a tripod.
Lightning-Fast Sensor Readout
Stabilization: In-Body, Sensor-Shift
- In-body, sensor-shift, 5-axis image stabilization is obtained with a high-precision gyro-sensor and a stabilization algorithm. At all focal lengths, this stabilization technology offers 7.5 stops of deviance from the shutter speed dictated by the reciprocal rule.
- Its in-body, sensor-shift technology works seamlessly with the optical image stabilization of Panasonic lenses. Electronic stabilization is available who those who accept the slight cropping effect it requires. Boost I.S. mode is the most extreme form of electronic stabilization, simulating a shot locked off on a tripod.
AF & AE Highlights
- The processing speed of the autofocus has been tripled, powering the 315-area contrast-detection depth-from-defocus (DFD) system. The updated algorithm calculates the distance to your subject and predicts whether it is moving closer or further away from the camera, anticipating where it will be for the following frame. It functions by collecting data from several focal planes, then creating a 3D, real-time depth map.
- The subject-tracking focusing system also supports face, eye, head, body, and animal recognition. The autofocus will automatically switch from body recognition to face, then eye recognition as the subject approaches the camera for improved sharpness.
- The Focus Limiter, Manual Focus Assist and an updated joystick enable quick and precise focusing. Zone AF is a less obstructive overlay, and Face Priority in Multi Metering prevents unwanted exposure changes.
Professional-Grade High Bitrate Video
Limitless Latitude
- 5.7K 30p recording is supported in the high-quality Apple ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 codecs for visually lossless, high bitrate footage well-suited for intense manipulation in post-production.
- The GH6 supports unlimited recording up to DCI 4K at 60p with 4:2:2 10-bit sampling for pristine detail and depth in color grading.
Preserve 13+ Stops of Detail
- Shooting in V-Log and V-Gamut will give you 12+ stops of dynamic range, which can be increased to 13+ stops by activating its dual-analog gain circuits with Dynamic Range Boost Mode. One circuit using ISO 800 absorbs the richness of the visible spectrum while maintaining detail in the highlights, and ISO 2000 captures low-noise gradients of black in the shadows.
- The well-exposed picture is composited once passing through the Image Synthesis Dedicated Circuit. This makes it different from a dual-native design because you're not selecting one ISO or the other, but both are working in tandem. Dynamic Range Boost Mode is available for footage shot up to 60 fps.
Unlimited Recording Times
Intelligent Image Processing
Flat Profile & Expansive Color Space
Anamorphic Versatility
- Record open gate with the 4:3 sensor for 5.8K 30p 4:2:0 10-bit and 4.4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video.
- Store up to 10 anamorphic lenses on the GH6 for quick swaps and ready-to-view, desqueezed footage. Images can be desqueezed in cinescope size. Magnification rate is also selectable from 1.30x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.8x or 2.0x.
- The Image Stabilizer Anamorphic setting is ideal for using an anamorphic lens. To properly interpret the visual information for stabilization processing, select from 1.30x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.8x or 2.0x depending on the lens magnification.
Super-Slow Motion
Instant Back-Up
High-Fidelity Sound
Scopes & Assists
- The Wave Form Monitor, Vector Scope, and Luminance Spot Meter feed you vital information about your levels.
- Time lapse video interval capture is customizable for both shooting and playback durations, complete with exposure smoothing.
- Focus Transition, Frame Indicator, and Frame Marker improve the workflow in both production and post-production.
- Safety Zone Marker, Vertical Position Information, Center Marker Options, and Enlarged Live Display help keep your action properly oriented, centered, and in focus.
Firmware Updates
- DCI4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ / Apple ProRes 422
- FHD Apple ProRes 422 HQ / Apple ProRes 422
- USB-SSD Direct Recording
- 4K 120p HDMI Video Output during Live View
- 4K 120p HDMI RAW Video Data Output to ATOMOS Ninja V+
Photography Capabilities
Hybrid Strength
100MP Shots
Clean Details in Low Light
Shutter Flexibility
Rapid-Fire for Three Seconds
Ready-to-Share
- Several picture profiles are included to save time editing, including L. Classic Neo, a film-like effect with a nostalgic, soft coloring. L. Monochrome S is a black and white effect with a gentle touch suited to portraits. Cinelike modes have a film-like finishing touch using a gamma curve to prioritize dynamic range or contrast.
- For professional control, V-Log's flat profile is available when taking stills. Manually adjust the contrast, saturation and sharpness and save it as My Photo Style 1-10 for a detailed profile down to the ISO and white balance.
Professional and Reliable Design
High-Definition LCD
Intelligent Eyepiece
CFexpress Type B & SD
Danger: High Voltage
Weatherproof Below Freezing
Ergonomic Optimization
- Spend less time rummaging through digital menus by using its dual ring selectors find your preferred shooting mode. The design of the camera incorporates dedicated buttons for key features like the zoomed-in manual focus assist box and audio information button for quick adjustments of the levels.
- An additional video record button on the face of the GH6 is more accessible when mounted on a shoulder rig. The camera is designed to be as small and lightweight as possible, increasing its compatibility with motorized gimbals and commercial drones (available separately).
Wireless & Remote Control
- To expand the flexibility of data transfers and remote control, wireless options are built into the design. Wi-Fi 5GHz and Bluetooth v5.0 enable the transfer of photos and footage to a cell phone, which can then be beamed to a news station. Updating the camera's firmware can be accomplished wirelessly via a smartphone.
- Remotely control up to 12 GH6 cameras via and LUMIX Tether app via USB. Adjust settings like the metering mode, recording quality, and focus mode, then transfer the footage to the computer after recording. When prepping those cameras, save time and reduce errors by using the Lumix SYNC app to wirelessly match the recording settings.
In/Out
- This camera provides options to connect to external devices. The USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C enables data transfers of 10Gb/s, powers the camera, or charges the battery. The HDMI Type-A port feeds the footage to an external recorder, or the hot shoe mount connects to an XLR expansion device like the DMW-XLR1 (available separately).
- A 3.5mm headphone jack is located on the side of the camera, above the 3.5mm headphone jack. On the front of the camera, a flash synchro socket doubles as a timecode in/out when using the included BNC converter cable.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Overview
A versatile all-in-one zoom featuring a robust physical design, the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S.from Panasonic is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 28-280mm equivalent focal length range. The lens construction incorporates three aspherical elements and a pair of extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions for greater image sharpness and clarity. Multi-coatings have also been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity in harsh lighting conditions.
Benefitting the optics, this zoom sports a splash and dust-resistant design to suit working in inclement weather conditions. This lens also features a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and movie shooting. An internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during operation and also quickens focusing speeds. Additionally, POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) benefits this expansive wide-to-tele zoom range by compensating for camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, this lens provides a 28-280mm equivalent focal length range to cover wide-angle to telephoto perspectives.
- Three aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements combine to minimize spherical and chromatic aberrations, as well as distortion, throughout the zoom range for increased clarity and sharpness.
- Multi-coated elements help to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy.
- POWER O.I.S. compensates for camera shake in order to realize sharper photos and videos when shooting handheld.
- Stepping motor provides smooth and near-silent autofocus that pairs with an inner focusing design for quick performance. The AF system is also compatible with Lumix cameras' high-speed contrast-detection systems for focusing speeds up to 240 fps.
- Splash and dust-resistant design benefits working in inclement weather conditions.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques.
Panasonic GH6 Specs
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Sensor Type | 17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 26.52 Megapixel Effective: 25.2 Megapixel (5776 x 4336) |
Crop Factor | 2x |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 10-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds Up to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 1 Second to 60 Seconds in Bulb Mode 1/25,000 to 1/8 Second in Movie Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV |
Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps for up to 65 Frames (Raw) / 95 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 75 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/3/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC/ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 5728 x 3024 at 29.97p [1900 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 23.98p/24.00p [1500 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 25p [1600 Mb/s] H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC/ProRes 422 4:2:2 10-Bit 5728 x 3024 at 29.97p [1300 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 25p [1100 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 23.98p/24.00p [1000 Mb/s] H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 47.95p/50p/59.94p [600 to 800 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [400 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 47.95p/50p/59.94p [600 to 800 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [400 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 200p/239.76p [800 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 100p/119.88p [400 Mb/s] 1920 x 1980 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/47.95p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 50i/59.94i [100 Mb/s] H.264 Long GOP/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 47.95p [200 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 47.95p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 200p/239.76p [200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 100p/119.88p [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/47.95p/50p/59.94p [100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 59.94i [50 Mb/s] H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5760 x 4320 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [200 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p [300 Mb/s] 5728 x 3024 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [200 Mb/s] 4352 x 3264 at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p [300 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 100p/119.88p [300 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 47.95p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 100p/119.88p [300 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 47.95p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p [150 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [100 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [72 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 200p/239.76p [200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 100p/119.88p [150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/47.95p/50p/59.94p [100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 50p/59.94p [28 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 25p/29.97p [20 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98p [24 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50p/59.94p |
Recording Limit | Unlimited for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 59.94p (4:2:2 10-Bit) |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter |
Autofocus Points | Photo, Video Contrast Detection: 315 |
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
Eye Point | 21 mm |
Magnification | Approx. 100x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,840,000 Dot |
Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC (UHS-II) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended] |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Storage Humidity | 10 to 80% |
Battery Type | 1 x DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 350 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.45 x 3.95 x 3.92" / 13.84 x 10.03 x 9.96 cm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 823 g (Body with Battery and Memory) 1.63 lb / 739 g (Body Only) |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II Specs
Focal Length | 14 to 140mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28 to 280mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Angle of View | 75° to 8.8° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 12 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 58 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.64 x 2.95" / 67 x 75 mm |
Weight | 9.3 oz / 265 g |
- Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera
- Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
- Battery Charger with AC-USB Adapter
- BNC Conversion Cable for TC In/Out
- USB Type-A to USB Type-C
- Cable Holder
- Embroidered GH6 Shoulder Strap
- Body Cap
- Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S Lens
- Barcode: 58212
- Supplier Code: DC-GH6 & H-FSA14140