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Predecessor: |
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Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX8
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Successor: |
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Panasonic GX9
GX8 vs GX9
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Model Number: |
Df |
GX8 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2999.95 |
$1199.99 |
Street Price: |
$2,746.95 |
$997.99 |
Date Available: |
2013-11-30 |
2015-08-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
34.7 oz
(983 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.6 x
4.3 x
2.6 in.
(144 x
110 x
67 mm)
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5.2 x
3.1 x
2.5 in.
(133 x
78 x
63 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
7.31 microns |
3.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
89 |
75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.6 |
23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.1 |
12.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,279 |
806 |
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3280
(16.2 MP,
3:2), 3696 x 2456
(9.1 MP,
3:2), 2464 x 1640
(4.0 MP,
3:2), 3200 x 2128
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1592
(3.8 MP,
Other), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2), 2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.4 |
8.3 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
50mm |
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Focal Length (actual): |
50mm |
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 - f/16; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x, 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View modes |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, fixed Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII focusing screen, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 15mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Tilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,360,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.77x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
1.54x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual (up to 4), Color temperature (2500-10000K), all with fine-tuning |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Built-in HDR mode |
Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO 518 Hot Shoe (safety lock provided), PC Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional cable release, wired, wireless |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.54 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.54 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.53 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.4 |
8.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
7.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
29 |
36 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
7.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
22 |
32 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.39 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.233 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.079 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.054 seconds |
0.058 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, wide-area mode, OVF = 0.493s
Full AF lag, Live View = 1.388s
Prefocused, Live View = 0.233s |
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Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1400 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14a |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
OS Compatibility: |
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1; SILKYPIX: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10 |
Notes & Features: |
Available in two-tone silver and black, or black. |
New 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, upgraded quad-core CPU Venus Engine image processor, Dual IS uses both IBIS and OIS, 4K 30p/24p video and stills capture, 8fps full-res burst shooting (10fps with electronic shutter), Depth From Defocus AF, tilting high-res 0.77x EVF, tilt/swivel touchscreen OLED monitor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, magnesium alloy die cast frame |