Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LX100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX8 was introduced 11 months after the LX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX8 scores vs the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic LX100
GX8 | LX100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | September 2014 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GX8
LX100 | GX8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LX100
GX8 | LX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX8 and the LX100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and LX100 is 74 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and LX100.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GX8 to produce greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GX8 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | 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 | 20 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4112 x 3088 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 487 grams (1.07 lbs) | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 806 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $898 | $800 |