Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Panasonic
Lumix S1R
47MP L-mount resolution body for detail work.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix GH6 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GH6
Wins
Lumix S1R
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- ALumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix GH6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S1R has higher Resolution (47.3 MP vs 25.2 MP)
- ALumix GH6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (300 fps vs 180 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
Lumix GH6 is 11mm narrower and 10mm shorter than Lumix S1R but it is also 3mm thicker.
Lumix GH6 is 197 g lighter than Lumix S1R.
Depth (front-to-back): 100mm Lumix GH6 · 97mm Lumix S1R
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GH6
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1R: 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 GH6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix GH6 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix GH6 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Card types
Adds XQD
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GH6
Pros
- ✓ProRes internal
- ✓5.7K 60p
- ✓No recording limit
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Autofocus limitations
- –Bulky for MFT
Lumix S1R
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓High detail
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –Heavy
- –Superseded
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GH6 or Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH6 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1R — 75fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP and Lumix S1R is 47.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S1R have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GH6 or the Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic. Lumix S1R reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S1R?
Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g and Lumix S1R weighs 1020 g, so the Lumix GH6 is 197 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S1R record 4K video?
Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GH6 and Lumix S1R weather sealed?
Lumix GH6: Yes. Lumix S1R: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GH6 and 380 shots for the Lumix S1R, giving the Lumix S1R the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GH6 launched at $2,199 and Lumix S1R at $3,699. The Lumix GH6 is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.