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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was unveiled 2 years later than the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX8 scores against the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax MX-1

 GX8 MX-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic GX8

 MX-1 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax MX-1

 GX8 MX-1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 features outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 against the MX-1.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and MX-1 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and MX-1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
Pentax MX-1 Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (290 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
73
weather proofing
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
61
good battery (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (290 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Pentax MX-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-07-16 2013-07-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
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 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 487g (1.07 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 49
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 11.3
DXO Low light rating 806 208
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $898 $400