Panasonic GH6 1 Year Later // Should You Still Buy It in 2023?

With insane specs, new firmware updates, unbeatable features, and a massive sale, how does the Panasonic GH6 stack up in 2023

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0:00 Intro
0:57 Does Sensor Size Matter
1:47 Dynamic Range
3:50 Low Light
4:26 IBIS
4:58 Major Advantages
5:50 Firmware Updates
6:26 Game changer lenses
7:16 Hardware
8:27 Insane Specs
9:34 Autofocus
10:24 Should you buy it
11:00 What's Next

[jessecumberledge]

They need to announce a gh6 2 with PD next month so I can pair it with my Gh6. Because Panasonic decided to not put PD in this camera so many creators skipped it and don't realize what their camera systems are missing. GH6 is so far ahead of the competition for usability other than the AF. We love it for our needs.

[kentmemories]

Happy to know GH6 monster still gets some love.

[Average]

Doing one shoot and getting reel for both vertical and 16:9 at the same time is gold IMO.

[dfotos]

They did it with the S5 II. And I hope they will integrate phase autofocus into a GH6 II !

[godsakes]

If you need to deliver in 4k then the GH6 makes a lot of sense as you get that post editing leeway filming in 5.7k... but for those of us who still deliver in 1080p the old GH5/GH5S is plenty good.

I'd love for Panasonic to release a GH5 mk3 with phase detect, IBIS and a dual gain sensor (so we can get usable ISO3200) and maybe a few extra h265 codecs to save on space.

[gavriel_adi]

The only thing that is missing in this camera and makes people not buy it is the very fact that it does not have a phase detection focus, which means that it is really bad in focus compared to what we really need today..

[mynameisChesto]

I'm still stuck in the past, but I love my trusty GH4 - the thing is rock solid.

[GameProgrammer]

At 10:53 what would happen if Panasonic added autofocus. Well after 9 months we have G9II with PDAF. Being a Sony shooter I am fed up with their pricing vs. features .. ZV-E1 is 1/2 the price of FX3 with much more features. Waiting to move to Panasonic if they release an SH1 follow-up with a stacked BSI sensor.

[DocBoA]

If you don't need the highest specs of this body the gh5ii is an absolute steal. I still almost added this body. Top notch content Dan

[louielondonmedia]

Thanks for the reminder video. Think I will wait for the GH6 Msrk 2 when it will likely have phase detect auto focus. Then, it might be a beast worth watching out for

[cobymarcum]

Great review. Thank you for mentioning and showing the fast sensor refresh rate (lack of rolling shutter artifacts) and your satisfaction with the fast zoom lenses. 👍

[TheHDStation]

I'm hoping for phase detect and Built-in NDs in the GH7

[gcprost]

I find the deep depth of field is an advantage for the work I do. I shoot live theatre, concerts, and dance shows with multiple cameras.

[JoshuaFaleatua]

Just picked up the G9II, that camera paired with my GH6. Honestly the best camera combo!

[mercadolily]

Did they fix the issue with streaks on the video? Thanks

[marin_real_estate_photography]

"We were advised against using gimbals in the city." Cuts to Josh Yeo carrying biggest gimbal known to man at 4:38

[jphoto]

I often wish I had sprung for the GH6 instead of the S5, hoping they bring that performance to full frame.

[endah]

Just a note. I don't believe you get shallower DOF with a speed booster. The added aperture stop say from 1.8 to 1.2 is cancelled out by the widening of the FOV.

[markshirley]

I don't know if its possible to put phase detect on this sensor, but what a great prospect, especially with the 10-25mm f1.7

[theeditorrestrial]

for "filmmaking" ya never ever use..autofocus. Sure, if you're gonna be a "vlogger" or "influencer" or some other social vid thing, yeah ya don't want to worry about focus while running around. But I was brought up working focus and not having to worry about a camera searching such as how the Nikon z7 will do for example. I Love the GH6..works well and in varying conditions.