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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very comparable but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was manufactured 5 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX8 matches up versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Sigma fp

 GX8 fp 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic GX8

 fp GX8 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2015More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp

 GX8 fp 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys exterior 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 Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX8 and the fp.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and fp is 74 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and fp.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GX8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
78
environment proof
includes focus by touch
MP count high (25 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (330 per charge)
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Sigma fp
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
37
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Sigma fp
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-07-16 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti aliasing 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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487g (1.07 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $898 $2,050