Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
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- 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
- Launched July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled very close to the GX8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GX8
| Fujifilm X-T1 IR | GX8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR
| GX8 | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GX8
| Fujifilm X-T1 IR | GX8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2015 |  | July 2015 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the GX8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX8 is 79 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 IR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-08-03 | 2015-07-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander | 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 | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 grams (0.97 pounds) | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 806 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $898 |