For many people, when they think of Panasonic cameras, the GH line might well be the first model that pops into their heads. The GH lineup of hybrid cameras has long been renowned for its video pedigree, with the Lumix GH6 especially being a fan-favorite for independent filmmakers.
However, despite the GH6's brilliance, there was one glaring omission – phase detect autofocus. The GH6 was released just a few months prior to the Lumix S5 II, which debuted Panasonic's modern autofocus system and finally brought Lumix AF into competition with the likes of Sony and Canon. But this left many observers (me), and potential buyers, wondering why Panasonic didn't delay the GH6 release to include this feature.
