Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Sony
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
FX6
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix BGH1 has higher Burst (electronic) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix BGH1 has lower ISO min (native) (160 vs 800)
- ALumix BGH1 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BFX6 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 225)
- ALumix BGH1 has lower Weight (545 g vs 890 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 21mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 75mm thinner than FX6.
Lumix BGH1 is 345 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BGH1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
FX6: mount data unavailable
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
Lumix BGH1
Burst (electronic)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
160 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix BGH1 supports it
Reasons to choose
FX6
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD card
AF points / zones
627 vs 225 — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX6 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX6 supports it
Touchscreen
Only FX6 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 10.2 MP
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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Panasonic Lumix BGH1
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix BGH1 or FX6?
Lumix BGH1 scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for FX6 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX6?
Both cameras share the same 10.2 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the Lumix BGH1 and FX6?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while FX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX6?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 345 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and FX6 record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. FX6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and FX6 weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and FX6 at $5,999. The Lumix BGH1 is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.