Panasonic GH6 Initial Review

[@cameralabs]

You win the prize for best slow motion examples!

[@onnonugteren2935]

mwah

[@alhOOO2O]

Great review as always, but also I would have gladly watched 22 mins of Jordan shouting for Chris to hurry up

[@TheMrawesomest]

@18:46 the contrast between the sky and subject while maintaining details look gorgeous.

[@needles_balloon]

One of the prettiest camera reviews I've ever watched, Jordan really flexed his grading muscles on with the V-Log

[@DGBomber]

The thing I was not expecting is that handheld Hi-Res mode that has twice the pixels of the OM-1 and can even process moving subjects, this makes me very hyped for the G9 successor

[@TheLonesomeBricoleur]

GX8 successor!!!

[@nsbhagwat]

Thanks again for giving us a realistic (as always) review. The footage at 18:33 was dope. We love you Jordan.

[@SirBisgaard]

Agree! Love the composition of the shot.

[@Rosyna]

19:12 When Chris was just standing there, looking good, you can see the pulsing on the conifer on the left pretty noticeably on the 1/96th second video.

[@falloficarus0128]

As a stills action/nature photographer Im sticking with my om-1 order but glad for the video guys this is a great camera to boost 4/3 in the photo industry

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

So funny to see all my KZbinrs drop the GH6 the same day! A dozen. Yours is the first I'm watching!

[@seantomlinson3320]

Fascinating that this is more MP but not stacked. Interesting difference in the two new flagships.

[@kophotograph1803]

Both, the OM-1 and GH6 show how good the MFT System can be. The cameras are fantastic. Hopefully Panasonic will announce a Lumix g9 Mkii or g10 as I m not into videography but more in photography. I want Dual Iso and a bit more Dynamic Range.

[@tamasvarga9862]

Dual iso is a video feature though. you can barely see any effect on photos. check dpreview studio comparison betwen gh5s and any other m43 camera. And yes, m43 cameras can be good, the problem is that the camera body is bigger than most full frame mirrorless and also costs as much. so it's no surprise they can be good...

[@OMMIAMSalvation]

Seeing Panasonic nerf the GH6's photo capabilities and features gives me hope that Panasonic plan on doing a G9 mkII or a G10 photo-centric body. All I could ever want out of my G9 is a BIT more dynamic range and BIT more resolution, which this new sensor seems like it would be able to deliver.

[@denisrandomtech5822]

Amen to that!

[@paulanderson24]

This. I was considering either gh6 or OM1 as an all round hybrid but the gh6 is just too video centric for me and large. A gx10 or (dare I say it) pen f 2 with either of these sensors would be wonderful. I still adore my GX80

[@Madkeen6]

Man what a cold opening, I felt the chills of that freezing opening 😂

[@kurtisoblak]

I've now come to learn that these fellows are the best reviewers on KZbin & The Web. 5 STARS!

[@thatcherfreeman]

The fact that Panasonic is using the same dynamic range boosting system as the Canon C70/C300mk3 and Arri cameras is really cool. I don't have any reason to buy the GH6, but I do want that technology in more cameras, and it seems like that's a serious possibility if multiple manufacturers are allowed to use it.

[@CarlosVS]

Absolutely loved this video! Can't wait to on my hands on one of these.

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Nothing like this new stuff, congratulations Jordan Drake this will make your day

[@ryansulak]

what im most impressed by is your absolutely fluid sentence at 5:10. I mean, you managed to remember all of your findings and rattled off tongue twisting sentences without stopping for like a minute straight. what the hell

[@peterrose5260]

Petition to get Chris to present a video like in the videotest. It made me giggle so much! Nice video as always, cheers

[@touie98052]

Another great review as usual guys. Thank you. One observation though, the both of you talk like you don't stop to take a breath. It's like non-stop. I sense it's a competition between you to see whos gonna pause first. LOL.

[@bunmeng007]

MFT is back! Cant wait for what Fuji has in store for apsc!

[@TedTremendous]

AT 10:07 there appears to be fan noise in the audio or preamp noise from the mic, can you verify what this is from please - if from GH6 fan - thanks PS - the video throughout looks stunning, absolutely superb! The color pop on the bench at 1:30 is wow! The Face wobble of Jordan 12:20 at 300p is well worth it, very impressive.

[@dpreview]

That’s the fan from my Aputure COB 300 light. I didn’t hear any fan noise, even when running silent controlled tests. Jordan @ DPReview TV

[@TedTremendous]

@@dpreview 😌 phew.

[@-grey]

The QoL usability bits have convinced me for the first time to consider Panasonic as an option. I wasn't sold back when the hype got the GH4 happened, but I think if I was starting today, this would be a great video production choice.

[@peternavanac9310]

A balanced review, not overly denigrating because of autofocus. THANK YOU!

[@pgulysse1]

Jordan, Chris, We like DPReview... reviews. Cameras today are so full of features and it's a big learning experience to fully master a camera. Sometimes I feel that a lot of YT users are kind of confused about so many tools available and what to chose (Use case vs the right tool for the job). If you have time to make a video to explain the difference and suggest the right tool for the right job... That would be appreciated. Filmmaker, Moviemaker, Videomaker, KZbinr, Vlogger... Videos are getting very important but ... Vlogger is still different than Filmmaker... I think. I feel bad seeing people (vloggers) criticizing the Z9 for example over the tilting screen, come on! the Z9, R1, R3 are top of the line gears... I think the a ZV-1 is enough and inexpensive for most vloggers out there. R3 has a fully articulated screen, but most pros mainly use the EVF/OVF. I recently saw a YTber + Photographer who shoots only models, complaining about the full size body of the R3 he bought while having a R5. Why buying a R3 to shoot static objects? The R5 is enough… Most people shooting in studio with multiple bodies have external screens/recording monitors + multi camera monitor like yolobox, the fully articulated screen "controversy" is irrelevant and tiny, and it's unprofessional if you are not looking at the lens thus the viewers (I have Canon gears). You cannot shoot in studio and have fully articulated screen …in your face. A lot of filmmakers love to manual focus, to control... who needs AF and when? I feel some gearheads are giving bad time to makers, great tools, and years of R&D… probably because they are misinformed. I feel GH6 is targeting Moviemakers, Filmmakers, … OM1 more photographers… but both have videos and stills capabilities. Return on investment / Use case and the right tool for the job…

[@watchandproduce]

Once again MFT cameras deliver superior IBIS. Amazing stability. I look forward to a detailed review and hope you talk about the time code support ideally using Tentacle Sync Track E / Sync E to demonstrate drift and if the Sync E’s need to be connected all the time.

[@grdprojekt]

18:34 that footage is absolutely beautiful

[@joeaddison]

Just got 95 notifications, the gh6 must have just been announced

[@RobynASDxxx]

I don't care what cameras you review, I just love the chemistry between Chris and Jordan, as a brit, I approve of your dry humour 😃

[@PeteBreen]

Colors look incredible on the footage - first thing that jumped out to me.

[@stuartriley]

Amazing capability and features. I am a M43 User and mostly like the photography side, but becoming more in videography too. Thanks to Chris and Jordan to making another great video and a learning session.

[@dpreview]

We've published the numbers here: www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-gh6-initial-review

[@jmcmedia9971]

Appreciate your insight. You answered a question I had... it does let you punch in to check focus while recording! That alone might make it worth the price of admission.

[@US4Sam]

Hey guys, one comparison that might be interesting for this HiRes feature is, comparing it to a normal single shot that was AI upscaled by e.g. the Lightroom AI upscaler. Because looking at both the single shot and the HiRes Shot it seemed like an AI upscaled version could be close

[@quite1enough]

1:20 is that a hair or scratch on sensor's protection glass? I hope it's a hair...

[@davedillahunt1183]

Nice homage to Camera Conspiracies auto focus test.

[@umbro1893]

Just bought Lumix G91/90/95. love it !!!

[@TITAOSTEIN]

Great Review! For vídeo work the GH6 looks fantastic! But right now, in my opinion, the OM1 is the best hybrid MFT Camera option. Anyway, the new 25mp sensor, the dual gain, the high resolution capabilities (capable to capture movement!!!) are very impressive and I think that Panasonic should bring a G10 for the photo enthusiasts. A GX10 would be also very welcome if they could make it small, weather sealed, and for hybrid use. I think that 2022 definitively shows us the vitality of the MFT system. Right now we have two fantastic new sensors: a 25mp and a 20mp BSI stacked one! I believe that we will see a lot of people returning from Smartphones to Cameras choosing MFT, because of the overall size, capabilities and price.

[@dominic-ryan]

This! I'm really tempted by both the GH6 and OM1, but I think the OM1 might be the more attractive package. Still a hard sell though as ultimately the OM1 and GH6 are still full size cameras with a price to match. Only M43 camera I still own is the GX85. I would love it if either OM Systems or Panasonic could do a decent refresh on the OM-D E-M5 MkIII or GX95 as a tiny camera coupled with tiny lenses is something Full Frame cannot better.

[@AoyagiAichou]

Jordan, what were your AF settings for that talking head shot? That focus movement was distinctly un-panasonic I'd say. Also wtf was that ProRes footage at 13:34? Surely it doesn't look that amazing just because of the codec! As for recording, they intend to add recording directly to SSD though USB. Also, I kind of hope you'll compare this to the GH5S in the future as well as the S5 which costs the same more or less (the body anyway). That AFC at 19:32 kept Chris in focus, but man the background gave me a seizure.

[@bearbearingston7696]

Great shots, Chris & Jordan, really showing as usual the pro/showbiz potential the gear has

[@LucaBono.Studio]

I really hope they will add the punch in magnification feature, while recording, on the Lumix S cameras...thanks for the review!

[@80-80.]

Everyone jumps straight to the AF test.

[@MrJapanforce]

THE camera. I m in love with Panny!

[@rdbvideo]

I would have added that there will be no battery grip for the GH6. No pins on the bottom for one. Since I already have a newish GH5, I'm going with the OM-1 this time.

[@rustyroy5385]

Good to see they got rid of that terrible background pulsing when using C-AF in video. Once you notice it you can't un-see it.

[@raredreamfootage]

9:52 - Video Capabilities with Jordan!

[@WalkingHeadPro]

thought you guys were going to talk about the rolling shutter

[@inspirefpv2383]

Amazing test, all my questions are answered... Was really hoping we would have great AF... Especially at 4k120.. damned... What about in HD240? Anyway it'll be a nice upgrade. I will be using gh6 with zooms and primes, and S5 with the lumix 1.8 primes, for my productions for at least the next couple of years. They are very complementary. VLog or Raw output depending the projects... Hope AF improves through AF. Now my gh5S has a successor, it is going to fly fast :-D

[@amipal24]

The GH6 looks to be a very impressive camera indeed. Now we just need that sensor in a more photography-centred G9MkII, pretty please Panasonic!

[@dgstudioone]

@9:20 when he was running towards the camera I started screaming and running 😂😂😂😂😳😳😳 He look insane

[@vic_the_roman]

They broke the 20MP barrier 🚧!!! 😎

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Ya era hora. 😌

[@SD_Alias]

remember it is a mft sensor not 35mm…

[@sooneron]

At 2:30, were you locked off focus or using auto? Eyes do not look sharp, but hair does.

[@Vinterloft]

This is basically what I want the Fuji X-H2 to be when it's announced in may, just add 8K and a stacked BSI APS-C sensor and you have my money

[@DeepteshLovesTECH]

Plus 10 times better AF.

[@trym2121]

@@DeepteshLovesTECH woah, hey now. You're asking too much with 10x. Best we can give you is 1.1x

[@Vinterloft]

@@trym2121 Considering the X-S10 already has five times better AF than this it would require Fuji to go backwards But I'm bored of AF taking so much room in KZbin discussions. Only KZbinrs give a shit about AF. Real videographers use manual lenses.

[@NBPT428]

If the Winter Olympics had a snowball in the face competition, you guys would both be wearing gold medals. GH-6 overall looks impressive and along with the new OM-1 puts M 4/3 back in the game.... BUT.. I am making a wish that they come out with a less video centric version with the new sensor that goes back to the smaller/lighter but rugged body sizes.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I am definitely interested in the full review when you have the final production version in your hands. The improvement in the colors coming from the GH6 is quite dramatic and impressive. I think once we start seeing videos using the final release version of the GH6 it will be easier to make a decision on whether or not to pick one up.

[@shawnLisi]

I'm torn. Now I've been using Panasonic for like 6-7 years. My current one is the G9 which actually the autofocus isn't bad! I was going to pull the plug and buy my first Black Magic Pocket (not sure why the call it pockets it's huge) but the new 6K G2 for $1995. Now I saw on B&H the GH6 which I knew was out, but was surprised at all the new features, and it was including the 12-35 2.8 the cost on sale at $2,495 which would be better I do a lot of weddings, but looking to get more KZbin videos for local businesses.

[@no-trick-pony]

The lighting at 18:50 looks incredible xD

[@KD-lb9bg]

This is pushing me toward the OM-1 as I am primarily a stills photographer, but I’d love to see an update to the Panasonic G95 and even an updated GX9, but I think that M4/3 is transitioning to the flagship only game like much of the industry due to smartphones. Great video as always, thanks very much.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

New sensors get released in flagship cameras. So there is the normal product cycle.

[@KD-lb9bg]

@@weizenobstmusli8232I’m referring to how long it’s been since their non-flagship cameras have been updated (hint, it’s been years, and I question whether they ever will be).

[@artemis83]

This gh6 is extremely interesting, but I don't know if 5mpx more are worth not having it stacked. As it was in the comparison between gh5 and em-1 MK2/3 even this time to me, as a person that completely bypass video features, as I almost never shooted one in 15 years of digital cameras, the OM-1 is more complelling. But still it's amazing to see those fantastic cameras in MFT market.

[@ilmatanela1816]

I'm a happy Nikon DSLR user but time passes and my back is not the same as 20 years ago. So this year I decided to get a more compact and lightweight kit to alternate with my D850, especially when we fly. Doesn't matter if IQ won't be the best, as I'll keep my Nikons. I liked the OM1 a lot. It seems designed for photographers, which is what I look for. But I am not sure if it would be a good investment, if OM digital will succeed in the long term. Maybe the best option is wait and see.

[@cooloox]

That AF system (for video) is a massive improvement over previous models. It was near flawless for the talking head shots.

[@imagenatura]

Notice that he didn't have any lights or speculars in the background.

[@subrotoxing8214]

still sucks... go sony

[@SD_Alias]

@@subrotoxing8214 I do not use af. So i stay with my GH5. Sony sucks in ergonomics…

[@cooloox]

@@imagenatura Yes, true, but the GH5 seemed to pulse all the time, generally. The GH6 is definitely better.

[@imagenatura]

@@subrotoxing8214 Where exactly did it "suck" in this video?

[@GaryHughesOfficial]

Great job as always fellas!

[@Windeath1969]

Jordan's face after the snowball. Priceless.

[@MattParson]

Wow I must add the GH6 to my vastly growing camera collection.

[@jaffarbh]

I bet Panasonic will release G10 for M43 photographers later this year

[@vinividivici5642]

Can't wait

[@Russellhawker]

It won't be a G10 as that camera came out ten years ago.

[@jaffarbh]

@@Russellhawker Huh! Perhaps G10 Mark ii then :,-)

[@did4h2k]

that camera with ff sensor and phase detection af - and because of that 700-1k more expensive - and i am sold. full quality 240 fps with audio -dreams!

[@aymaejaz6448]

I'm liking the gh6 but I'm not in love with it, still the auto focus and low light performance making me reluctant to invest money in the upgrade which I was waiting for.. now I am considering sony

[@largerthanlife.camera9031]

Love Pana, they support very long with great firmware updates!!

[@jimmay8627]

The hi-res stills mode looked like it only went from 25 to 50 MP worth of information (vs 100MP), and the footage of Jordan didn't seem nearly as crisp as footage shot in earlier videos with what I presume to be the S1H. But speaking as a G7 owner due for an upgrade, the GH6 still gets my attention. I have to wonder what the equivalent G9 upgrade will look like.

[@randomgeocacher]

Double pressing record, or pressing record before a camera is fully powered up. Yep. We have all done it. Wasn't as big issue on GH5 as on e.g. the BMPCC original, but still scary.

[@thefilmplane.7787]

Great review of the GH6. but guys, it is so sad to see how these days photographers and videographers rely so much on auto everything, all I hear is "auto focus" "face detection" and it goes on and on, when I see photographers from the film days like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Mario Testino, etc. etc. I wonder, if they relied on auto everything, they would've never had a chance to be as famous as many movie star and celebrities as they were, in those days, photographers had to know what they were doing and use their brains and knowledge to get the job done. Well, keep up the automated good job!!

[@OAK_MTN]

They finally put the hi-res mode on the drive mode dial! Nice

[@GSXRMVDUCRD]

FYI Comparing Apples with Apples. The 3:2 format is a 22.4MP crop of the native 4:3 format

[@whiterock1865]

Yeah during the presentation they said to just use 5.7K video and extract that way.

[@nakinaki7991]

19:13 Chris imitating Kasey the camera conspiracy guy made me laugh! 😄

[@agenericaccount3935]

Those post produced crop-in talking head shots looked pretty good. Impressive.

[@johnh-dk]

Can you use the best autofocus by recording in 60fps and then change it to 24fps in post-production?

[@NeoManyon]

Thank goodness they changed the waveform display, i love the new audio screen and that you can punch in for focus while recording! Be great to see manufacturers give a more accurate readout of battery life remaining, is three bars the best you can do? lol.

[@Revontuletband]

I would really like to see a comparison of GH6 vs OM-1, especially how their AF compare😉

[@jiffijoff9780]

As much as I really am a "Panny-Boy", I'm afraid I already know the answer: the OM-1 will blow the GH6 out of the water AF-wise. As honest as this is I also have to say: at almost everything else it's the other way round.

[@Revontuletband]

@@jiffijoff9780 Probably, you're right, but I haven't really seen any reviews from filmmakers about om-1. This is the only channel I found that reviewed both these cameras but the section on video capabilities of om-1 was very short. Olympus probably decided to give it to test mostly to photographers and focus on that aspect of the camera🤷‍♀

[@thedankatheist3466]

It’s a discount S1H and I love it

[@Kay-Wills]

You mentioned comparisons between the GH5 and GH6, why not also compare GH5mkii and GH6? As it seems to me that it would allow a fairer comparison of what has actually advanced between the previous model and the latest model?

[@DW_Underwater]

The new M43 cameras looks interesting. Any idea if they will be offering new macro prime lenses?

[@mvhan911]

Now that the GH6 is so impressive and there is no G9 II anounced it would be great if Panasonic would update G9 with firmware once again.

[@JeanV1986]

There is just so much they can do with a given processing power.

[@AndrewLazarevBlog]

we wanna shoot in non-contrast profiles with contras AF. CPU is a little perplexed...

[@angeloregina]

Great review video. So AF is usable vlogging, run/gun and documentary style video.

[@phill8712]

This was a great initial impression. my g85 has been showing its age and I think the gh6 is going to find a new home, at my house. lol. For video you cant beat it. For photos the 100 megapixel mode is exactly what I would want for landscapes on a tripod. The auto focus looks pretty good especially for talking hes stuff or scenes where the subject is static! If there is going to be alot of complex movement it makes sense to use manual on any camera just to make sure you nail it. This camera is no exception but autofocus looks much improved.

[@dirkschannel5817]

Great video :-) as always. Looking forward to get my hands on a GH6 when it’s available.

[@1fareast14]

15:27 punch-in while rolling is huge!

[@szain2]

From launch event: Processing time on HighRes mode will be less with tripod.

[@sebastienchateauvieux7149]

Thank you for this test. Like many other people I would have liked to see a small comparison between the OM-1 and the GH6. In video, no doubt that the GH6 is better, but in photography, and especially wildlife photography, what is it? the AF, the ISO....? Finally, the GH6 has a ventilation system, does it have a big impact on the tropicalization? (another point that may be in favor of the OM-1.

[@michaels5166]

looks interesting yet i need to try out the AF and see if it's better or more of the same..

[@OlaJustin]

Missed the rolling shutter test. ;)

[@TimsWildlife]

What a great camera! It still seems a bit digital, or videoish, as compared to my pocket 4k though. So I personally would not call it the best MFT camera out there. If you need MFT, IBIS, autofocus and/or very high frame rates, go with the GH6. If you have a more pro work flow and require MFT, I would still go for the pocket 4K. Thanks for the video guys!

[@watchandproduce]

I agree that the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K four years after its release is still better for video than the GH6 but since Blackmagic won’t give us IBIS and a built in battery that lasts more than like 5 minutes. And I think that’s where my Blackmagic could use a companion MFT camera called the GH6 :) Especially now that it seems to support proper time code. Looking forward to that GH6 review. Long live MFT!

[@d4heinz]

Is that video autofocus performance test a reference to camera conspiracies? Love it!

[@martagalanoficial]

Section for stabilization was very brief. Does it mean that ibis is just as good as GH5? Better?

[@martagalanoficial]

@WhatsApp ➕➀➆⓪➇➆➂⓪➃⓪➆⓪ this is not the channel profile. Please reply from the Channel profile if genuine 😊

[@TerenceKearns]

you wouldn't need 6K photo mode because you have 5.7K video modes now (hopefully with 4:3 option). "6K photo" mode was simply 5.7K HEVC video with a frame extraction facility.

[@craneraaudiovideo]

all the reviews ive seen on this camera so far ...no one touches deeply on low light performance .. this camera should have really good low light .. period .. especially at this price range.

[@artistjoh]

Olympus might have been the one talking about making a Wow camera, but so far it is the GH6 that is most making me go WOW! That high res mode is amazing and tests by oithers show it produces much sharper photographs than the full frame R6. I was originally going to get the GH5 M2, but this GH6 has caused me to start looking at which cameras I can sell to fund a GH6 purchase. I am loving what I see and especially great to see this entire review shot on the GH6. The quality is stellar.

[@cooloox]

What is sharper than the R6? The high res mode or normal shooting? If you're saying the latter, I'd love to see that, but good luck at higher ISOs.

[@tntytube]

@@cooloox Shot at equivalent apertures at high ISOs, the GH5.2 has already outperformed the R6 by about 1 stop of DR. With the PanaLeica F1.7 zooms, it outperforms the F2.8 zooms by 2/3 stop.

[@artistjoh]

@@cooloox Tony and Chelsea Northrup tested the GH6 against the R6 extensively and the results are astounding. High Res mode in particular runs circles around the R6. It isn't even close. I was really surprised by the comparisons.

[@cooloox]

@@tntytube No, you keep messing up aperture equivalence and don't understand it. Apertures are the same across all sensor sizes in terms of exposure. If you select f/1.7 on the GH6 it's exactly the same as selecting f/1.7 on the R6 in terms of exposure. If the lenses are the same focal length,say 50mm, you have to stand twice as far back with the GH6 to get the same 'framing of the subject'. That increase in camera-to-subject distance causes the GH6 to have much more DOF. This mathematically equates to using a 100mm f/3.4 lens, but still gives the same EXPOSURE as a 50mm f/1.7 because IT IS A 50mm f/1.7 lens.

[@cooloox]

@@artistjoh You mentioned high res mode. Are you talking about the stills mode where it takes 4 shots to achieve a 100MP file? 100MP will give more detail than a 20MP FF sensor. The video I watched from Gordon Laing showed the 51.1MP mode gave similar resolution to the R5 and Sony A1, and in 100MP mode gave more detail than both cameras. It's only properly usable with still subjects and no movement (people, trees blowing in the wind, water moving etc.) Those Multi-shot modes can give amazing results. Canon cameras have a feature called Multi-shot Noise Reduction mode where the camera shoots 4 images in rapid succession. Even a cheap M50 can shoot an ISO 16000 image which looks like an ISO 1600 image. That's the power of AI.

[@ismapierre]

I love the functions of the GH6, but the sensor size and de auto focus is than a make me think, this cámara is for me? I would like to see GH6 with apsc sensor, I would also like one BMPC 6K Pro and between one BMPC 6K Pro and GH6 I would buy GH6

[@WeebJail]

woulda loved to see some autofocus shots w ith lights in the background. mostly seems good but not a situation thatd be distracting. hopefully the full review can show this!

[@SteedDigital1]

Sooooo a stills focused mft with this sensor and features would be nice right now.

[@lyndonlabayan]

Huh... no grip terminals... fancy that.