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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 15 months before the GX8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T1 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 GX8 Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedJuly 2015April 2014More recent by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T1 GX8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 features external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the GX8.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX8 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX8.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography info
Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
67
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
33
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting 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 (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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)
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 All around 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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,300 $898