Panasonic GX8

Panasonic GX8 is Panasonic's Advanced Mirrorless camera first launched on July of 2015. It comes with a 20 MegaPixel, CMOS Four Thirds size sensor with a full resolution of 5184 x 3888.

Panasonic launched this camera in order to replace the previous Panasonic GX7 (Read Full Comparison)

The GX8 is scored #31 out of 62 in Advanced Mirrorless cameras and over all #171 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please test our Smart camera filter to see camera listings based on your personalized criteria.

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The Panasonic GX8 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Down below, you can discover all previous and more recent models alongside important specifications.

You can look at the GX8 from several angles in the gallery here.

Here is a collection of benefits and drawbacks of the Panasonic GX8 based on features that are normally regarded as necessary in a camera.

The Panasonic GX8 houses the Venus Engine chip. The spec of the sensor in the Panasonic GX8 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor is able to capture 5184 x 3888 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Sensor based). Sensor stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization as the latter may cause cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 20MP and gives a native ISO range of 200 - 25600. The ISO can also be extended electronically to a low of 100. RAW photos are supported therefore you have more margin for error.

The picture below displays the GX8's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The GX8 sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Panasonic GX8 weighs about 1.07 pounds (487 grams or 17.18 oz) and the physical size of the camera is 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5"). The weight of average Advanced Mirrorless camera is 454 grams so the Panasonic GX8 is similar in comparison with other competitors.

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Below is a visual of the Panasonic GX8 alongside a soda so you can have a feel for its size.

The top view here will provide the button design on the GX8.

The GX8 uses the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses to choose from. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will work with the GX8.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN30mmf/2.8 135g

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS100-300mmf/4-5.6 520g

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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC135mmf/2830g

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS43mmf/1.2 425g

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 Pro17mmf/1.2390g

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.670-300mmf/4.0-5.6 620g

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Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm F3.8-5.6 Mega OIS14-50mmf/3.8-5.6 434g

The GX8 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that contain NFC or Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to transfer pictures and usually adjust camera settings with no need to connect straight with the camera.

Some apps also allow a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external monitor. Many cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack through the USB socket.

The highest possible video resolution in the Panasonic GX8 is 3840 x 2160 and it can record in MPEG-4 and AVCHD format. 2160p gives a fantastic resolution for video. You will be able to downsample to 1080p in order to get clearer video. Be mindful of the substantial file sizes and make sure you have high quality SD cards with good write speed. Even though the body features a microphone jack, it is sadly missing a headphone jack which means you will not have the capability to monitor your sound levels.

Panasonic GX8 features environment proofing which makes it a great option to use in tough conditions. This is particularly helpful whenever you are not sure about the elements you may encounter in outdoor photography.

The Panasonic GX8 comes with a 3" fully articulated screen having a resolution of 1,040k dots.

It features a selfie friendly display to get self portraits and even group photos when necessary. Moreover the screen is touch friendly which means you will be able to set focus point as well as adjust settings using your fingers.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Panasonic GX8 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 2,360k dots
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.77x

In those bright outdoor situations that make the camera displays washed out and difficult to view, viewfinders are very useful.

Panasonic GX8 is able to shoot continuously at 12.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 sec. The camera also features silent electronic shutter of 1/16000 sec. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter could lead to "rolling shutter" under some lighting conditions.

Panasonic GX8 boasts external flash support but comes without inbuilt flash.

Panasonic GX8 boasts only Contrast Based AF and doesn't have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and accurate as compared with Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera comes with Face detect which can be handy for taking photos of people.

The AF system comes with 49 focus points to pick from. Panasonic GX8 has touch to focus. You can use your fingers in order to adjust where you focus. It also boasts Tracking AF for objects that move. Panasonic GX8 includes manual focusing when required in low light occasions or you require more accurate control on focusing.

The battery life in the Panasonic GX8 is fashioned to last for 330 shutters as per the CIPA specifications making it less when compared with its competition. The average Advanced Mirrorless camera battery life is 390. Sony A6600 comes with the best (810) battery life in this group of cameras.

Following is a list of Advanced Mirrorless cameras having the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Sony A6600
GX8 vs A6600810 yesyesyes

Sony A7c
GX8 vs A7c740 yesyesyes

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Fujifilm X-H2
GX8 vs Fujifilm X-H2680 yesnoyes

Canon R7
GX8 vs R7660 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X-H2S
GX8 vs Fujifilm X-H2S580 yesnoyes

The following illustration provides a summary of the Panasonic GX8 for varying categories of photography. To view more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Panasonic GX8 gets a score of 75 which is above average, and means the camera is a respectable fit to use for portrait photography. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW photos along with the option to use external flash.

Having a awesome score of 80, the Panasonic GX8 is a superb choice to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of image quality and portability.

A very good sports photography points tally of 68 indicates the Panasonic GX8 is a fine fit for shooting sports. A camera really should have excellent focusing and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is extremely critical when getting a camera for travel. On the whole, the Panasonic GX8 gets a nice 73 as a travelling camera which is a respectable option to buy for your travels.

For anybody who is planning to buy a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most important factor will no doubt be image quality. The Panasonic GX8 and it's very high score of 76 as a landscape camera is a wonderful pick in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging preferably should have a articulating display, microphone port and ideally IBIS. Taking everything into account, the Panasonic GX8 is a terrific option as a vlog camera as it receives a terrific score of 81.

If you are interested in replacements to the GX8, here is a number of the top ranked cameras that fall into the class of Advanced Mirrorless.

The graph underneath will give you a bird's eye view of the GX8 versus it's top ranking rivals mentioned above.

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