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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 5 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021July 2015Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GX8 Fujifilm X-E4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-E4 GX8 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the GX8.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX8 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GX8.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Panasonic GX8
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
73
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging highlights
82
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 487g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $849 $898