Why I Bought the Panasonic GH6 (And Why You Should Consider It Too)

With so many incredible cameras on the market, it can be really difficult to choose one! In this video, I break down what I was personally looking for in a camera, the different cameras that I was choosing between, and then ultimately, why I purchased the Panasonic Lumix GH6 for filmmaking and video production.

0:00 - Introduction
0:26 - What I was looking for in a camera
2:51 - The cameras I was choosing between
5:32 - Final reasons I chose the GH6

MENTIONED IN VIDEO

SOCIAL MEDIA

DISCLAIMERS
► As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Commissions may be earned from the links above.

[LennardSmith_]

Which of these cameras would you pick and why? Tell me below!👇🎥

[angryfredcomics]

What an awesome breakdown video, Lenny. 🙂I love the look and the feel of the GH6 coupled with an anamorphic lens, the footage on the beach looked cinematic and stunning!

[zacredacted]

I just found the gh6 with the 12-60 for 1799 on best buy. I definitely jumped on it for that price!

[ekufilm]

I really liked that you listed all these other cameras as well!

[lifefamilyfitnessboxing]

Great video. I have been using the GH5s for 6 years now and love it. I am a bit concerned about the GH6 having a fan but do love its features.

[jayforcinema]

Coming from GH5, I went to the Lumix S1. The image is amazing, but I still use GH5 quite frequently. I think I'll be upgrading from GH5 to the Lumix camera releasing next year, since it should address most of my concerns with the S1 or S5. The only three things I need, honestly, are the All-I codec, uncropped All-I 4K 60P and some form of 4K 120 P (even with a crop is fine). I could work with the smaller sensor of GH5, but after going to S1, I just want to stick with the FF Pannys.

Also, the crop factor of FX30 shouldn't have been an eliminating factor if GH6 is in your list. The E-mount switchover cost, definitely

[DroseMr]

🎉not this world. Beautiful film.Thank You

[NoelRojas]

HeyZeus!! Fantastic sir - I'm starting a podcast and this is a nice surprise! Cheers.

[madedigital]

i wanted all the things you said but also auto you may laugh but its a big step up from my BMPCC4K, i watched the GH6 for a year and yes the price was to high ...then i saw a rebate code on amazon that took £400 off the price taking it to 1300....I got so many MFT lens i wont give them up...I have a GX8 too so its a no brainer i like the size and price of the lens now added the anamorphics to the collection and 6k HD at 300fps love it.

[harlemwoodstudios]

I appreciate your reflections, as a GH6 user.

[nonprofittvnetwork]

With our work, the GH6 is the best choice. We produce a lot of PSAs, commercials and events. The stabilization and high frame rate options allow us to shoot in 4k 120 for everything and let's us get silky slow motion on demand for any scene. Interviews we just 5.7K and cropping in looks much nicer now. The low light is improved dramatically and with just a touch of noise reduction onboard, there's not much grain at all. The ONLY gripe, which doesn't affect us, is autofocus pulsing, which is still a thing. This is because to get 10bit, high frame rate etc, requires a small sensor or it overheats like all the other full frame rigs. I'd love to have the bokeh of full frame, but honestly, using a sigma at 1.3 or 1.1 F stop gets me there most of the time and isn't worth the other tradeoffs. For us, when funding permits, we'd like GH6 for field, and Canon for interviews (or other full frame). Some other cons, no live streaming built in, which should be for this type of camera in 2023, and the AUTO WHITE BALANCE is terrible as it shifts while recording and doesn't lock on resulting in terrible results for editing later. I'd buy this camera again no problem.

[chrisgronau]

Great video! I am on the fence between Panasonic S5 and gh6. For me the look of the S5 looks better

[MojaveMysteries]

Excellent discourse on your thought process. Looking forward to more anamorphic footage from you. Kudos!

[HeshamElAnsari]

I’m currently using Bmpcc4k. I’m on the fence between S5ii and Gh6. I’d love to have the autofocus phase detection in the S5ii but I invested a lot in the micro 4/3 lenses. Very difficult decision.

[CaseloadMoses]

I wish my favorite camera reviewers took this approach. Nice !

[bedenegative]

No battery grip for the gh6 is really killing it for me. Im pretty done with jerry rigging power solutions. I think all cameras should just have 12volt barrel connectors now.

Btw on the 6kpro 1 battery is about an hour and ive gotten 3 hours with the grip which is pretty nice.

[remdell]

The S5 II and upcoming S5 IIx seem to fit the bill. Albeit you'd be sacrificing frame rates compared to the GH6. In a run and gun situation, it seems the tradeoff is worth it. Though, if you're fine with the GH6 autofocus and image quality, you don't have much reason to bail out just yet.

The phase detect auto focus and 6k recording on the S5 II really makes me want to switch from my A7s III + A7IV setup, but I love my doubled-up set of Tamron f/2.8s way too much to leave the ecosystem.

[gcprost]

I would pick the GH6 or the G9 ii. I have two GH5s and a GH5 ii. I shoot primarily live theatre, concerts, and dance shows. I already have a pretty good collection of MFT glass. I also appreciate have cameras that are easy to match while editing.

[djmouglie]

The GH6 seems pretty great but for me who has a GH5, the GH6 just seems to not be quite there.. especially when other lumix cameras have come out with better auto focus.. so you know its comming. Also the DR boost is just strangely implemented with the ISOs you need for it to work. And the noise level is no better then the GH5 and the normal dynamic range is not much better.. sooo i will wait.

[keyboard]

Really enjoyed this video / very educational - as with most people working with a budget and new to the panasonic world what lenses would you recommend? Shooting run / gun / talking head videos primarily - $1, 500 budget total for lens purchases - Thanks!