01
Internal Codecs
Who shoots internal Apple ProRes?
Sony FX30 Cinema0 prores
Panasonic Lumix GH61 prores
Codecs. Lumix records internal ProRes 422 HQ straight to CFexpress.
Indie Cinema Cameras
Sony FX30 Cinema vs Panasonic Lumix GH6
Four practical trade-offs, with a buying case for each option.
A
Sony FX30 Cinema
B
Panasonic Lumix GH6
The breakdown
Compare the details that change the decision.
02
Autofocus In Video
Who tracks faces reliably?
Sony FX30 Cinema1 pdaf
Panasonic Lumix GH60 pdaf
Autofocus. Sony phase detection never pulses or hunts.
03
Sensor Size
Who has the larger cinematic sensor?
Sony FX30 Cinema368 sq mm
Panasonic Lumix GH6225 sq mm
Sensor. Sony Super 35 gives you shallower cinema depth.
04
Used Market Price
Who saves you more money used?
Sony FX30 Cinema$1,450
Panasonic Lumix GH6$1,150
Price. Lumix used bodies save three hundred bucks.
Historical estimate from the comparison script. Check current listings before buying.
Which one fits you?
The best pick depends on how you use it.
Choose Panasonic Lumix GH6 if
You pull manual focus on narrative sets and want internal ProRes
Choose Sony FX30 Cinema if
You are a solo filmmaker who needs bulletproof autofocus
Check current listings
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Sony FX30 Cinema
Panasonic Lumix GH6
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