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DJI

Osmo Action 4

1/1.3-inch sensor action camera with 10-bit D-Log M and strong stabilization.

$299

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

vs

Panasonic

Lumix GH6

MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Feb 2022

Osmo Action 4 is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Osmo Action 4

Travel

Wins

9categories

Lumix GH6

Sports & ActionWildlife

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 4 wins 1 categories·Lumix GH6 wins 4 categories
  • BLumix GH6 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Action 4 has lower Weight (145 g vs 823 g)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher Resolution (25.2 MP vs 10 MP)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 4Lumix GH6
Resolution10 MP25.2 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inchMFT
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst15 fps75 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight145 g823 g
Battery640 shots360 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 × 33 mm

145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

Lumix GH6

138 × 100 × 100 mm

823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)

Osmo Action 4 is 68mm narrower, 56mm shorter, and 67mm thinner than Lumix GH6.

Osmo Action 4 is 678 g lighter than Lumix GH6.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 4 · 100mm Lumix GH6

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix GH6

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Osmo Action 4: mount data unavailable

Lumix GH6

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 4Lumix GH6
Portrait
1.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
4.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    145 g vs 823 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix GH6

  • AF points / zones

    315 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265

  • Resolution

    25.2 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Action 4

Pros

  • 10-bit D-Log M
  • Good low light for action cam
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Superseded by Action 5 Pro
  • Fixed lens

Lumix GH6

Pros

  • ProRes internal
  • 5.7K 60p
  • No recording limit

Cons

  • MFT sensor
  • Autofocus limitations
  • Bulky for MFT

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 4
Lumix GH6
Resolution
10 MP
25.2 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 4
Lumix GH6
Processor
Image processor
Venus Engine
Osmo Action 4
Lumix GH6
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
12,800
25,600
Osmo Action 4
Lumix GH6
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec
Osmo Action 4
Lumix GH6
AF system
Fixed focus
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
0
315
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, Osmo Action 4 or Lumix GH6?

Lumix GH6 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Action 4 — 25.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 4 and Lumix GH6?

Osmo Action 4 is 10 MP and Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Action 4 and Lumix GH6 have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Action 4 does not have IBIS, while lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 4 or the Lumix GH6?

Osmo Action 4 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 4 and Lumix GH6?

Osmo Action 4 weighs 145 g and Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g, so the Osmo Action 4 is 678 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 4 and Lumix GH6 record 4K video?

Osmo Action 4: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 4 and Lumix GH6 weather sealed?

Osmo Action 4: Yes. Lumix GH6: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 4 and 360 shots for the Lumix GH6, giving the Osmo Action 4 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Action 4 launched at $299 and Lumix GH6 at $2,199. The Osmo Action 4 is $1,900 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.