Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Sigma fp
GX8 | fp | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic GX8
fp | GX8 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | July 2015 | More recent by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp
GX8 | fp | |||
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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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and fp is 74 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Sigma fp | |
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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 |