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Panasonic

Lumix G100

Compact MFT vlogging camera with directional audio.

$749

Released Jun 2020

vs

Panasonic

Lumix GH6

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

$2,199

Released Feb 2022

Lumix GH6 is 1.7 years newer.

Wins

1categories

Lumix G100

Vlogging

Wins

13categories

Lumix GH6

Sports & ActionWildlife

4 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix G100 wins 0 categories·Lumix GH6 wins 5 categories
  • BLumix GH6 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 10 fps)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
  • BLumix GH6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix G100Lumix GH6
Resolution20.3 MP25.2 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst10 fps75 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight345 g823 g
Battery270 shots360 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix G100

116 × 83 × 54 mm

345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)

Lumix GH6

138 × 100 × 100 mm

823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)

Lumix G100 is 23mm narrower, 18mm shorter, and 45mm thinner than Lumix GH6.

Lumix G100 is 478 g lighter than Lumix GH6.

Depth (front-to-back): 54mm Lumix G100 · 100mm Lumix GH6

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix G100

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lumix GH6

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Lumix G100

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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 caseLumix G100Lumix GH6
Portrait
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix G100

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 115.6, 82.5, 54.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    345 g vs 823 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

Reasons to choose

Lumix GH6

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • 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 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    75 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    315 vs 49 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    65 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,680,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix G100

Pros

  • Compact
  • Good mic
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • MFT
  • Limited stills

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

Lumix G100
Lumix GH6
Resolution
20.3 MP
25.2 MP+24%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix G100
Lumix GH6
AF system
Contrast AF with DFD technology
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
49
3156.4× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Lumix G100
Lumix GH6
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
14 fps2.3× more
Burst (electronic)
10 fps
75 fps7.5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
20 frames
65 frames3.3× more
Lumix G100
Lumix GH6
Max resolution
4K
5.7K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Max video bit rate
100 Mbps
1900 Mbps19× more
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
V-Log L
V-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264, MP4
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Lumix G100
Lumix GH6
Weight
345 g−478 g less
823 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
115.6 × 82.5 × 54.2 mm
138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Lumix G100 or Lumix GH6?

Lumix GH6 scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix G100 — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH6?

Lumix G100 is 20.3 MP and Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH6 have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix G100 does not have IBIS, while lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G100 or the Lumix GH6?

Lumix G100 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH6?

Lumix G100 weighs 345 g and Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g, so the Lumix G100 is 478 g lighter.

Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH6 record 4K video?

Lumix G100: 4K up to 30p. Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix G100 and Lumix GH6 weather sealed?

Lumix G100: No. Lumix GH6: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 270 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G100 and 360 shots for the Lumix GH6, giving the Lumix GH6 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix G100 launched at $749 and Lumix GH6 at $2,199. The Lumix G100 is $1,450 less.

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