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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was introduced 7 years earlier than the GX8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R-D1x grades against the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GX8

 R-D1x GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Epson R-D1x

 GX8 R-D1x 
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2009More modern by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX8

 R-D1x GX8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x vs the GX8.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and GX8 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and GX8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
lack of manual mode
MP count low (6MP)
75
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GX8
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 487g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,709 $898