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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was introduced 6 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX8 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Sigma fp L

 GX8 fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GX8

 fp L GX8 
LaunchedMarch 2021July 2015More recent by 69 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp L

 GX8 fp L 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX8 versus the fp L.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and fp L is 74 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and fp L.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GX8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
89
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (330 shots)
73
environment proof
has touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
Sigma fp L Vlogging info
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
38
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-07-16 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $898 $2,499