DJI
Osmo Action 4
1/1.3-inch sensor action camera with 10-bit D-Log M and strong stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Osmo Action 4 is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 4
Wins
Lumix GH6
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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 lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
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-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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
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.