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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was brought out 4 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T4 GX8 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2015More recent by 57 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 GX8 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX8

 Fujifilm X-T4 GX8 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the GX8.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and GX8 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and GX8.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T4 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography features
Panasonic GX8 Street photography features
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than average in class (607g)
80
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (500 per charge)
has phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
75
good battery (500 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (607g)
73
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (500 CIPA)
two card slots
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (607 grams)
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607g (1.34 lbs) 487g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,700 $898