Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
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- 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
- Launched July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GH4 was introduced 17 months before the GX8 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH4 grades versus the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GX8
GH4 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GH4
GX8 | GH4 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX8
GH4 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GH4 versus the GX8.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and GX8 is 66 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and GX8.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | 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 synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 560g (1.23 lbs) | 487g (1.07 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 791 | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $898 |