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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(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
Panasonic LX100
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic LX100

 GX8 LX100 
IntroducedJuly 2015September 2014More modern by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GX8

 LX100 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LX100

 GX8 LX100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and LX100 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
75
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX8
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
80
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
73
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
75
has touch to focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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