Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T4 | GX8 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | July 2015 | More recent by 57 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm X-T4
GX8 | Fujifilm X-T4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic GX8
Fujifilm X-T4 | GX8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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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 |