Panasonic GH6 - The King of Micro Four Third - Overview, test, features, and review for filmmakers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- The filmmakers guide to the Panasonic Lumix GH6 with all key features, test, and review
One cam to do it all… One cam to rule them all… at least in its class.
Five years in the making, the GH6 came to take the crown of the Micro Four Third format from his predecessor… the GH5. And as it was to be expected, the GH6 continues the legacy of being an "all in one" powerhouse for filmmakers.
We will take a look from a professional filmmakers perspective.
We will give you a tour around the camera, the specs, and what they mean.
Test the image quality and some of the new features with our short film “Hypnagogia”.
Take a deep dive in the key features.
Compare the GH6 to the GH5 to find out if it is worth the upgrade .
And let you know our first impression.
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Key features for filmmakers:
- A new 25 Megapixel sensor
- An extended dynamic range… using a method quite similar to the one that gives the Arri Alexa it’s film like look.
- Internal ProRes HQ in 5.7Ks
- Slow motion galore… that means up to 120fps in 4K, and up to 300 fps in FHD
- RAW over HDMI
- USB recording
- Much improved low light capabilities compared to the GH5
- Improved IBIS and Dual IS
- A ton of anamorphic modes
- Internal LUTs
- Full Vlog
- Waveform
All that is possible due to a new Venus engine which also requires (a GH first) a fan.
It will be in stores beginning of March 2022, and it will cost 2.200 dollars… euros… is supposed to be the same.
#GH6 #LUMIX #Panasonic
00:00 - Introduction to the GH6
01:56 - The Legacy
04:02 - Tour around the camera
07:03 - Test film “Hypnagogia”
10:22 - Membership & Action Pack
12:13 - Dynamic Range Boost
13:44 - Slow Motion / High Frame Rate
18:04 - Stabilization - IBIS & Dual IS
21:08 - ProRes & LUT support
24:30 - Auto Focus
28:21 - Battery Life
30:50 - GH6 vs GH5
32:27 - Resume - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
As always simply the most technically proficient, stylistically confident, charming insightful and honest review you will ever see. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot Ken… very much appreciated. Always trying to improve or at least put something out that is worth your time………… and ours ;-)
I got 9+ notifs and I chose to watch this first! Part of the crew, part of the ship!
Thats the spirit:… thanks for the support and now………… KILL IT!
Excellent review. I appreciate the balance and perspective of a seasoned filmmaker, who also happens to be a video blogger, and not a video blogger who also happens to dabble in film.
Thanks a lot William… I think that helps ;-) it is a rare in this niche
Exactly!!! So many TH-camrs are once again completely missing the monster capabilities of this camera and it’s focus, much like the GH5 was.
As someone who primarily shoots stills on full frame DSLRs (and also loves vintage manual focus glass), this is the first camera geared more towards cinema/video that I've found appealing: the stabilization, boosted dynamic range, and impressive in-body recording capabilities really stand out. No need to buy an external recorder, no need to change my visual style from my high DR photography, and all of this in a compact and very reasonably-priced package.
I wasn't planning on buying a dedicated cinema/video camera this year...but now I'm considering it.
Thanks for the great video. Wonderful work as always, both visually and technically.
Thanks a lot Ben… sometimes less is more ;-) Glad you found this useful
Yeah but the Pocket 4K does this and more. You dont get internal stabilisation but when was that ever a deal breaker in filmmaking?? The GH6 is too videoy for me.
There are D-tap to USB adapters that have an integrated dongle for PowerDelivery compatibility. I use one to run my S1H off of V-Mount batteries over USB, which will CHARGE the internal battery as opposed to slowly draining it. I find that better, because the internal battery can keep the camera powered and recording while I swap V-Mounts, which is something impossible when using a dummy battery.
good point and idea!
Feel up to sharing where these awesome PD D-Taps are available?
This is such a complete GH6 review, I learned a lot from it (and I have already watched +20 of them). So congratulations and keep up the good quality content. 💪🏻
Thanks a lot Juan. Glad you enjoy. Try our SCOPE series… that might really be something for you.
me tooooo!
This is the most artistic and interesting camera review I've ever seen!
Thanks a lot John.... appreciated. Always trying to be worth your time.
I must say this channel is the only reason why I’m still interested in TH-cam 👑Great in depth review of GH6.
Thats nice to hear… I wish TH-cam would see it the same way ;-)
This is BY FAR, thee absolute BEST review of the GH6 (which doesn't surprise me because this channel always puts out excellent content), especially because its from a filmmakers perspective which is who this camera is for. I get why some TH-camrs don't like it as they are in front of the camera and thus rely on AF and/or brand bias, but if you're behind the camera and need pro level specs with a good amount of versatility and at a budget when compared to buying a proper cine camera, then this is it. In the end, as you state, the audience won't care what camera you used, story/content is king so these are all just different tools for different work. Thank you for making great videos!
Thanks a lot man! AF is totally fine for things where one wants auto focus… like for vlogging. The talkies of this episode are filmed using AF on a BS1H. GH6 is at least just as good. GH6 is a fine tool for almost everything. My pleasure!
One of the best reviews out there. The quality and the intro with the flags - I'm melting.
Thanks!
Grüße gehen raus!
Thanks a lot… doing what we can and the only thing we can do ;-) glad you enjoy
Thank you for another typically fantastic video! Amazing work as always. Packed with info and oh so cinematic!
Thanks a lot Kagan… appreciated!!!
Your videos are always incredible creative, honest and fun to watch. Thank you for the effort you spend here.
Totally my pleasure Peter... thanks you for your kindness and for being around
I am addicted to your channel, especially the one related to Canon FD! Another wonderful and amazing video! This channel deserves more subscribers!
Glad you are.... I am all for it. Spread the word I guess. Thanks a lot Tim!
Great work Sir @ Media Division, technically precise as usually. Looking forward for next one.
Thanks a ton Jan… and thank you so much for your support. We salute you!!!
This is the first time I watch a video from your channel. Amazing review. I watched lots of videos but this is the only one that answer all the questions I had. Beautifully filmed and edited. Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot Javier… very happy it was good and helpful for you. It is rare that we do reviews, but I'm still if it has educational value beyond that.
As always, outstanding video, great test shots, amazing presentation. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Erwick! Appreciated! Totally our Pleasure and thanks for hanging
What an amazing review. Extremely unique way to share your ideas. Bravo
Thanks Gabby… glad you think so.
A superb review, both in production and content. True professionals at work.
Thanks a lot Andrew.... appreciated
Production quality and the amount of information is way beyond the number of subscribers this channel has. Amazing review!
Thanks a lot man… appreciated. Well, it is a small niche and we do special things within that niche. There are more important things than subscribers. We already count as an important channel in the industry - that is something
The dynamic range boost and Dual IS combo is game changing. All the internal recording options is also insane. Leave it to the GH line on continuing to be the benchmark for what mirror-less DSLRs can do. Was hoping to find a run n' gun variant that could keep up with the BMPCC 4k and I believe this is it. As much as I love my S5, I'm pretty sure I'm going to sell it to get the GH6.
Also, spectacular break down as always. This channel deserves more views and recognition.
I think it will play along well with a pocket 4k... and fill one or another gap.
Thanks a lot Marquis
Damn, now I'm debating this vs. the Pocket 6k Pro. Kind of wish I could sell the Pocket 4k for the Pocket 6k Pro and also have a GH6 for travel content and photos, then I'm set. Tough call. Hard to give up braw and more DR though.
Totally get it… there is no perfect camera
@@MediaDivision Also want to say that your coverage of it is exactly what I needed to see. Watched several other channels' reviews that are mainstays for camera coverage and only yours had the focus on cinematic use, upsides without the empty hype, and downsides with caveats that make me realize maybe that tiny bit of extra dynamic range in the BMPCC cameras isn't worth the hassle at times, even if I also shoot with mostly Leica R glass lately.
Thanks!
Fantastic review, as usual. Really, REALLY appreciate the filmmaker perspective vs the amateur TH-camr who cares little about how a filmmaker uses a camera…so long as it has advanced auto focus they are happy. Looking forward to more content.
Thanks Peter… appreciated!
i see media division video, i click and watch.
We are all for it… glad you enjoy!
You win guys, I'm in love. Mine arrives tomorrow
Thank you so much for your support man… hope you enjoy your new cam. Hope you shoot something amazing
@@MediaDivision thank you for producing such excellent content... Oh and I'll do my best haha.
aim high… and improve with everything you do a tiny bit. You'll get there
Amazing production as always. Thank you so very much
Totally my pleasure Sean… thank YOU!
Had to watch this twice. Superb video. Thankyou. Always made with grace. ( Looks at my GH5 that I did nothing with as always, been too busy! )
Thanks a lot Bernie. Yeah… I know the problem ;-) Thank god it is my job to use these babies
Love your videos as always Nikolas! This is my favorite review I’ve seen of the upcoming Panasonic GH6 and your samples have been very informative and also inspiring. I’ve used Canon for a while, but my goodness, its great how many video features Panasonic provides.
Thanks a lot Nick… yes, thats exactly where the GH lineup always shined… it is a hybrid camera made for people that are serious about filmmaking.
I literally bought this camera after seeing this video the day I discovered it on youtube and since I use it I am the happiest filmmaker in the neighborhood, using anamorphic lenses natively this camera has made me earn more money than any other in the past, I always used full frame until I knew the speed of the sensor of this camera at 300 fps, you are the best youtube channel, I am a super fan of what you do.
Nice… I hope that Panasonic realises the impact the video has on fellow filmmakers like you. Slow motion on this thing is awesome!!!
Always some of the best reviews on TH-cam.
Thanks man… wait… "some of the" ??? Darn… need to work harder… can't rest until everything else is a joke of a whisper in comparison ;-)
Best GH6 review I've ever seen. thank you for such quality content.
Thanks man… "ever" in the last 30 days. That is the shortest ever … ever ;-))) Glad you enjoy and thank for hanging
This is the single GH6 review that I needed. Thanks!
Thanks Katie… I am all for it! It i our pleasure
This is a fantastic review of the GH6! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and great footage!
Thanks a lot! Appreciate your kindness. Always trying to improve
@@MediaDivision Keep up the great work!
A delight to watch, as always. I'm glad the S5 got an honorable mention as it's my camera. Your comment about manual focusing to create an authentic story is great advice.
Glad you enjoy Alistair.... and glad you are open for advice in that regard, to few are ;-)
Favorite camera/film channel. No other channel has better production value
Thanks David... appreciated. Spread the word!!
I’m so glad to see you here again!
I was never gone…
I honestly think this is the best intro ever made on youtube, really nicely done
You mean our "M"???… thank you!!!! We have a whole episode about how we pulled it off if you are interested… it's the "Motion Control" one.
@@MediaDivision Oh thanks a lot, I can't wait to see it!!!
With Media Division, I Like the video and THEN press play
I "like" it ;-)
Amazing review. Might be the best review I’ve ever seen. 👍
Very glad you feel that way Mark. Appreciate the comment!! Spread the word ;-)
Superb review 👍 GH5 & GH6 side by side comparisons with identical scenes is much appreciated. Excellent presentation skills and production quality. Thank you 😊
Thanks Coby... glad you enjoy!!
Excellent work. loved the review.. 😍
Thanks man.... appreciated
I was really on the fence about this camera and doing a lots of research heavily leaning towards the Sony A7SIII but, after this... I think I've made mine future purchase decision and I can't thank you enough for how informative you made this entire video.
Thank you for the inspiration 🙏
The right tool for the right job! Only you can decide. Hope you will be happy with your new camera and you can shoot something amazing. Thanks for your kindness and for watching
Here we go. Best review out. Well done.
Thanks man… glad you think so. Always trying to get the definite one out… wish more would feel that way.
This is the most useful review of the gh6. Thank you.
our pleasure Andre... happy you think so
Thank you for a great in-depth look!
Totally our pleasure… thanks for watching!
That intro when all the flags slowly combine into your logo is pure sugar!! 👌GENIUS! Love your style! 👍
Thanks man… yeah, I love that one too… it became kind of a classic
Really enjoyed the professional review. GH5 lover and I am thinking about pulling the trigger for the GH6. Such good information and footage.
Thanks a lot for watching… very happy to be of help!
This is the best review I've yet seen of the GH6. Brilliantly done.. newly subscribed.
Thank you… nice to have you around. Watch out epic episodes… much more work goes into that.
Wow what a great intro. I had to scroll down and check the channel name because I thought this was an official video made by Panasonic. Thanks a lot for this review. I will definitely check out more stuff from this channel!
Thanks a lot Lynus… appreciated. Very happy to have you around. Check out our "epic episodes". As nerdy as it gets ;-)
Although I was never quite interested in camera reviews, I'm still proud to be a Kubrick member. :) Simple, yet insightful review, this is the way it has to be done. Congrats, Nick.
Still pumped for Scope III. :D
Thanks a lot Malicsgabor… and thanks so much for the support. We salute you. We are not so interested in reviews either, but as the GH4 vs Gh5 was the thing to launch the channel, we could pass this one. We have a super cool project for the channel in the works. Will come after SCOPE 3 hits the channel. Thanks again man!
Fantastic Nikky ! Superb video as always
Thanks a lot Bernard.... many night... many nights
@@MediaDivision I totaly imagine yes !!
Another masterpiece Media division, to me , the best content of that sort on TH-cam, as I am aware of !
Thanks Bernard... always trying. Not to shabby yourself ;-)
Großartiges Review! Vielen Dank!
Immer sehr gerne… danke fürs dabei sein!
Probably one of the best reviews I've ever watched!
Thanks a lot man… glad you enjoy. O bet you would love our more experimental stuff like our f0.7 episode
Brilliant review as always 👏
Thanks a lot
Man what a review! Nice work
Thanks ... glad you enjoy
Excellent review.
Thanks a lot Lava!
First time on your channel this is probably one of the best reviews on gh6 ..
Glad you think so! . If you like our way of doing things, check out our other stuff… we love to go waaay beyond gear reviews.
I love your video my goodness. Thank you! Can't wait for the g10
;-) thanks a lot man… really appreciated. If you want to stick around THAT long……… I am all for it
Always marvelous. Thank you.
Thank you Lance… appreciated!!
Finally another awesome video😀
Thansk… so many in the pipe
Thank you, I will be buying this camera in a few months.
With pleasure! Enjoy ;-)
Cool video as always!!!
Thanks a lot Floyd
Another fantastic video!
Thanks Loner… apprecaited!
Excellent look at the GH6. The autofocus is a bit of a bummer but so many other awesome features in this camera.
Thanks hummus! Yes... but , the bad AF of the GH4 and GH5 really helped me to become a good puller.... and that is better than any AF. Positive thinking.
@@MediaDivision indeed peo video doesnt use af. And gh6 af is still the best of lumix, for instance, I find the s5 af quite nice actually, and gh6 is better than that.
Thanks for the great video!
Totally our pleasure Joe… thanks for watching!
The best GH6 review by far! Kudos!
Thanks Mahdi… I wish more would feel that way ;-)
Confirming what all have said already, excellent quality review.
You should have watched this one first ;-) thanks man!!!
Man, I love this channel so much! Thanks for the great lengths you go to to bring this level of content. Very inspiring °¬)
I'm not a GH5 user but have always loved the ethos (and image!) of this camera. As a MFT user (BMPCC 4K), I do see the beauty in these cameras and would love to have a play with this beast and see where it would fit in to my workflow and creativity. The fact that this camera can film 4:3 is really intriguing as a REAL anamorphic cine cam.
Loved the little chat about manual focus too - great thoughts and perspectives °¬)
Thanks Jonas… much appreciated. Very happy to inspire!
That what I really love about the GH lineup… I think it "made" more filmmaker than any other cam but maybe the 5D
What a camera and what a video...
Thanks.
Thanks a lot... and thanks for hanging
I love this channel it's very inspiring. Do you have any videos featuring Sony cameras like the A7Iii, A7iv those are the cameras and own and would love to see them put through your paces. Keep up the great work.
Thanks a lot. Sorry, no… I never owned a Sony camera. My Mavo LF and the S Lumix use Sony sensors (to my knowledge) from the same Sensor family the ones you named.
In the end, the camera matters little. It is how you shoot and how you process your footage that matters. Nothing I ever done couldn't be done with a A7III, a Pocket 4K or a GH6 for that matter… except super high speed fps and experimental stuff of course. Practicality matter a lot!
I remember the first project i shot with the gh6, an industrial video with hard conditions of lighting and difficult access (climbing, tunnels...). Mostly shot on mft primes (laowa 7.5 f2 , leica 15/1.7 25/ 1.4 and 35-100 2.8, The footage turned out incredible, and the compactness and stabilisation of this camera allowed shot that would have been just impossible with a bigger camera.
Now i shoot also with s5 mk2 when i need AF/ tiny dof/low light... Trying prores raw for the next big project hopping itll bring something...
Beautifully done
Thank you Albert… appreciated
Great vid always mate. Noice camera
Cheers… appreciated. It is ;-)
Amazing review with nice footage! I like GH6.
Thanks Marie… me too ;-)
nice
i have my bmpcc4k and love it, never going back from RAW
Working as a pro for a while... I don't need RAW. Would be nice to have it to safe a bit on disk space over a 444 ProRes.
I still can't get over how good your intro is
Thanks a lot… it was quite a bit of conceptual work plus of course, it would have been impossible without The Marmalades motion control system SPIKE.
Great camera, great video and Hamburg is a great place to shoot!
Thanks… I wish we where somewhere more "cinematic" ;-)
amazing review
Thanks Dwayne!!!!!!!
When Media Division makes a video on a topic or product, you know it's going to be the definitive video on that topic or product on the internet.
Thanks Dude……… I wish everybody knew and/or would think the same.
Unfassbar gut wie immer!
Danke David… nett von Dir. Man tut was man kann und ich kann sonst nichts.
@@MediaDivision Nichts außer Gute Filme, schöne Geschichten, schöne Bilder und Passion in die Welt zu senden. Mehr als die Meisten :). Und du tust dir sicherlich keinen Gefallen mit deiner Einschätzung :).
Liebe Grüße
Danke danke… keine Sorge, das was war ein Scherz. Ich kann auch gut Kochen, Schachspielen, und diverse andere unwichtige Dinge ;-)
I’m mostly shooting on a Komodo now, but I still have my trusty Gh5. This honestly tempted me to pick up a Gh6 for travel. Haha Good work!
Thanks man! I get you… I usually shoot on BS1H or MAvo LF… but this one is soooo tempting as a compact "on the go" cam
I’m buying this camera before the end of the year. Need a video camera that does it all and will last a while. I had the Sony a6100. That thing overheated on me shooting 4K content. It also wasn’t shooting in 4K60 either. I make workout videos so I need smooth videos to capture the movements I’m doing.
I think the GH6 will do just fine for that… 120fps 4K could really give you the "study" of a movement in brilliant quality. Make sure to do that in a well light setting.-
I'm definitly joining!
Hey Jay… that would be really great and helpful. Please do!
highly coincidental that yesterday I was researching for alternatives to Sony a73. then discovered Panasonic s5. now 2022/02/22 1030 Caleb, anamorphic on budget and you MD are reviewing this legacy camera.
I believe this is calling for me to shift to Panasonic. I have been searching for upgrade from canon r to hybrid camera with 4k beuacse people push me to make videos. more I learn about video cameras. lead me to you MD. you are reason why I appreciate contax 1.7 and bought canon fd 50. please do keep educating the youth.
The GH6 has a lot of really unique specs. I still think the A7S3 is the top mirrorless camera to beat for film focused camera buyers. It simply has the best AF, full frame, high ISO, and some of the best back-end workflow with a well known gamma. It still has more DR than the GH6 despite its dual-gain sensor.
But if you want to play around with anamorphic, need extra resolution, etc then Panasonic is intriguing (being on MFT after FF feels super bad to me, but some don’t see that as a problem).
Personally I wouldn’t consider Panasonic unless you’re planning on investing in their larger ecosystem. Such as a Varicam. Otherwise when building up the FX6 and C70 are just so strong it makes the lower end options from other brands look way less compelling. In other words it’s not just about ‘a’ camera. It’s how it fits into a larger ecosystem.
For the Media Division, they also shoot on an EVA1. It makes a lot of sense for them as a part of their camera package.
EDIT: My feelings are more or less confirmed after watching Gerald Undone's quick review. Sony has much better DR, frame size, AF, and noise/iso performance. 4k 120 out of the A7S3 will have better DR as well, as the dual gain on GH6 has to be disabled in that mode.
Panasonic's big advantages will be having all of the internal video assist features. All of the different anamorphic desqueeze options. It will have better IBIS and combinations with IS.
When it comes to external recording, the A7S3 is still ahead there as the 16-bit RAW output allows for 12-bit LOG-RAW. The GH6 only allows for 12-bit linear RAW. It's a huge data difference. Internal recording I'd say they're mostly equal. Although the GH6 has higher bitrates (internal ProRes), the A7S3 has more compressed codecs (all-intra h.265). So the GH6 will be easier to decode out of the box, but in terms of preserved data, I'd say it's equal. Obviously the resolution nod goes to the GH6, but I would prefer the higher DR out of the A7S3.
Glad we are of help Hsuman! Always trying to educate and entertain... and improve our selves
A great review!
Thanks a lot Paul!
This is a great video!
Glad you think so Asid
This review looks more like a documentary. Very well done.
Thanks a lot… we are hoping to meet and exceed the high expectations of fellow filmmakers!
Nice review
Thanks Barry
The stabilization in the GH5 is already AMAZING so...if they improved it even more in the GH6 then.....I'm SOLD !
It definitely is improved… enjoy ;-)
Great review, as usual. I have enjoyed my Panasonic cameras (GH4, GH5, EVA1 and S1H ) for quite a while, so I'm pleased to see what the GH6 has to offer. For anyone with an investment in MFT lenses, the GH6 is a very viable upgrade or fantastic additional camera.
Q: What is that crazy spark thrower shown in the slow motion shots?
Thanks man.
As valid and as on point as you can say it Dave.
Thats simple free fireworks you can get on Amazon
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Amazing video as always, just makes me drool from equipment every time.
Tho, I'd love it if you invested a bit more time into better audio. The noise is slightly annoying, and a huge bottleneck in your otherwise amazing visual and narrative parts :). Something like a pencil style overhead mic would definitely suit your channels quality more than a lavalier picking up the noise from a leather jacket (last video).
Keep up the great work! I keep sending your videos to everyone even slightly interested in filmmaking, there's nothing more motivating than watching passionate pros talk about film
Wie immer super👍Dankeschön 😘
Danke Dir… und immer gerne!
Nice to see one of your FD lenses on this brandnew cam😉. I also own the GH-5 and love it for a tiny robust outdoor cam. Is the GH-6 still water/dust resistant (fan slots)?
I don't have official word on that… but that the GH6 is dust and splash resistance. I don't know how that is done regarding the vents?
fascinating.. stunning images.
Thanks a lot Draz!
@@MediaDivision welcome sir
From the moment I starting using the GH6 I was in awe coming from GH5. So much better in so so many ways. I'd like to ask you do you do you slow mo in camera using variable frame rate or do you low in down in post. Is one better then the other?
Awesome review guys! As always! The colour science alone makes it worth the upgrade for me. = the GH6 looks close to an S1H in terms of image quality.
Thanks man. I would agree... GH6 better at slow mo S1H better in low light
Best review out there
Thanks... tell Panasonic ;-)
Dang, which i had the higher framerate Slo-mo on our G9, great Video!
Thanks.... yeah... every couple of years, there is that jump
Good review! What was your experience with light streaking? Thanks!
Thanks.... I have not encountered that problem at all
Actually this camera is the follower of the GH2 with the essence of beauty and texture that characterized the GH2. Beautiful image ! , thank you
Nice and very informative video. One of the best reviews I've seen so far. By the way, does anyone know the title to the song in the intro and outro parts of this video? I've heard it in a car review video a year ago but no one seems to know what the song is.
Thanks a lot! It is "saving tides" available on Artlist. O course, it is an edit
artlist.io/song/4543/saving-tides
We have a link in the description that can give you 2 month Artlist for free
@@MediaDivision Thank you so much for responding to my question. Sorry for the late reply (life...lol)