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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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
  • Launched July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the GX8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH1 grades versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic GX8

 GH1 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GH1

 GX8 GH1 
LaunchedJuly 2015July 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX8

 GH1 GX8 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH1 against the GX8.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and GX8 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and GX8.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GX8 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography highlights
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
72
screen is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-10 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 grams (0.85 lbs) 487 grams (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 772 806
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $949 $898