Panasonic GX8 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Panasonic GX8 vs Fujifilm X-T100

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GX9
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Panasonic GX8 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.9 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
36 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Panasonic GX8

Less expensive
$599 vs $998*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

430 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
47 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Micro Four Thirds camera yet; Great high ISO performance; Very fast autofocus; Fast burst mode with deep buffers; Impressive Dual I.S. system; Great 4K video.
No built-in flash; Slow buffer clearing; Below average battery life; Limited I.S. for 4K video.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Fast startup
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-M1

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M5 II

$998
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-M5 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-M1 II

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic GX8

Sony A6400

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Panasonic GX8

Sony A6100

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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