has just posted a full review of the newly announced Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (Amazon/B&H/ Adorama) at the digitalcameraworld. Here are the pros: Unrivalled internal recording options, Best-in class stabilisation and Filmmaker-first design. However, he said the Battery life of Panasonic GH6 could be better.
Here is the verdict: “the Lumix GH6 holds its own in terms of resolution performance, particularly in its All-I codecs, which top out at 4K/60p 4:2:2 10-bit internally. It also retains an impressive level of quality when shooting 4K/120p footage, where nothing at its price point can compete. In terms of low light, despite its small Micro Four Thirds sensor, the Lumix GH6 rivals the a7S III for detail reproduction and high ISO noise management until you hit ISO 12,800. At that point and beyond, Sony’s dual gain ISO kicks in and delivers a much cleaner image than the GH6 is capable of at the extremes…”
- Panasonic GH6 is made of magnesium alloy and is sturdy. Also, despite being equipped with a cooling fan, it is dust-proof, drip-proof, and low-temperature resistant.
- The monitor has the same 1.84 million dots as Panasonic GH5 II, but the moving part is an improved version of the S1H monitor, and there is no lock switch for the monitor that cannot be operated when using a tripod.
- Panasonic GH6 is 12mm deeper and 96g heavier than the GH5 II, due to the moving parts of the new monitor on the cooling fan. This size difference doesn’t make the GH6 a larger camera, but the old cage doesn’t work.
- An audio management button has been added, allowing you to adjust levels and manage 4-channel audio input with a single touch.
- There is a hole near the screw hole on the tripod for the anti-rotation pin, which is only seen on dedicated cinema cameras and is a welcome feature as it can prevent the camera from moving during panning.
- AF uses a contrast-based DFD, which may be disappointing for some, but when used in practice, AF is a significant improvement over LUMIX’s most reliable camera.
- What I was particularly dissatisfied with the previous LUMIX was that AF tended to focus on the highlights of the background in a pulsing manner, but with the GH6, this bad habit seems to have almost disappeared.
- One of the areas where Panasonic GH6 overwhelms its competitors is image stabilization, and the 7.5-step effect 5-axis image stabilization enables handheld shooting such as stillness, tracking, and panning without using a gimbal. Thing. It was possible to some extent from the GH5, but it has improved tremendously with the GH6.
- Dynamic range boost can be enabled to restore high contrast detail, but given the trade-offs with noise, I’d like to refrain from using this mode and try to get accurate exposure in Vlog.
- The only complaint is that it consumes a lot of battery power, so if you shoot at 4K60p or higher, you will need a new battery every 1 to 1.5 hours. However, if you use an external power supply, there is no limit to the recording time.
- Despite its small sensor in the dark, the GH6 is comparable to Sony a7S III in detail and noise up to ISO 12800. However, at higher sensitivities, Sony a7S III has a much cleaner image quality.
- Panasonic GH6 has many parts that they like not only in terms of specifications but also in terms of operability. This camera is a practical tool for video creators who want to focus on production, not those who are particular about resolution charts and AF specs. The image quality of the GH5 was a bit digital, but the GH6 has a more film-like impression, competing with a double-priced camera
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