Additional Panasonic GX8 coverage
→Some sample images taken with the new Panasonic GX8 MFT camera ($1,197.99) can be found here and here.
→ GX8 hands-on and demo videos:
→ Comparison between the new Panasonic GX8 and the previous GX7 model:
| Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera | Lumix DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera | |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image Sensor | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Total Pixels | 21.77MP | 16.84MP |
| Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Still Image File Format | RAW, JPEG, MPO | RAW, JPEG, MPO |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Slot | 1 x SD | 1 x SD |
| Viewfinder Type | 2,360k-dot 90° tilting OLED Live Viewfinder | 2,764k-dot 90° tilting OLED Live Viewfinder |
| Frame Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.77x (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x (35mm equivalent) |
| Eyepoint | 21mm from eyepiece lens | 17.5mm from eyepiece lens |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 | -4.0 to +3.0 |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane shutter | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Still Images: 1/8000-60 seconds, 30 minutes (Bulb) Motion Picture: 1/16000-1/25 second Electronic Shutter: 1/16000-1 second |
Still Images: 1/8000-60 seconds, 2 minutes (Bulb) Motion Picture: 1/16000-1/25 second |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 second | 1/320 second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Rate | 10 fps at full resolution | 5 fps at full resolution |
| Self-Timer | 10, 2 sec. | 10, 2 sec. |
| Exposure Metering System | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Metering Method | Multi, Center-Weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV | 0 to 18 EV |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3, or 1 EV step, Max ±3 EV, single/burst | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3, or 1 EV step, Max ±3 EV, single/burst |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 200-25600 (Extended: ISO 100-25600) | Auto, ISO 200-25600 (Extended: ISO 125-25600) |
| Autofocus System | Contrast AF | Contrast AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | 23 |
| Focus Modes | Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, One Shot AF | Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, One Shot AF |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to 18 EV | -4 to 18 EV |
| Built-In Flash | Yes | Yes, Guide Number: 16.4' / 5 m at ISO 100 |
| Flash Control | TTL | TTL |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Flash Synchronization | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain |
| External Flash Interface | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 exposures | 3 exposures |
| Movie Recording | 3840 x 2160: 30p, 24p (100 Mbps) 1920 x 1080: 60p (28 Mbps), 30p (24, 20 Mbps), 60i (17 Mbps), 24p (24 Mbps) 1280 x 720: 30p (10 Mbps) 640 x 480: 30p (4 Mbps) |
1920 x 1080: 60p (28 Mbps), 30p (24, 20 Mbps), 60i (17 Mbps), 24p (24 Mbps) 1280 x 720: 60p (17 Mbps), 30p (10 Mbps) 640 x 480: 30p (4 Mbps) |
| File Format | AVCHD, MP4 | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Audio Recording | Yes, built-in stereo mic | Yes, built-in stereo mic |
| Audio File Format | AVCHD: Dolby Digital 2 ch MP4: AAC 2 ch |
AVCHD: Dolby Digital 2 ch MP4: AAC 2 ch |
| External Microphone Input | 2.5mm | N/A |
| Headphone Jack | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Recording Time | 29 min. 59 sec. | 29 min. 59 sec. |
| Monitor | 3.0" 1,040k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD | 3.0" 1,040k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Multi miniHDMI (Type C) |
USB 2.0 Multi miniHDMI (Type C) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | 1 x Li-ion battery pack | 1 x Li-ion battery pack |
| Battery Life | Rear Monitor: 330-340 images LVF: 310-320 images |
320-350 images |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 32-104°F / 0-40°C Humidity: 10-80% relative |
Temperature: 32-104°F / 0-40°C Humidity: 10-80% relative |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 3.1 x 2.5" / 133.2 x 77.9 x 63.1mm | 4.8 x 2.8 x 2.2" / 122.6 x 70.7 x 54.6mm |
| Weight | 1.1 lb / 487 g with SD card and battery | 0.9 lb / 402 g with SD card and battery |
| Price | $1,197.99 | $647.99 |