Panasonic GX8 vs Nikon A900

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Panasonic GX8 vs Nikon A900

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic GX9
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Differences

Panasonic GX8 advantages over Nikon A900

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.34 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

340 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A900 advantages over Panasonic GX8

Less expensive
$397 vs $998
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
39 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
289g vs 487g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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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

Nikon A900

Olympus E-M1

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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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

Nikon A900

Olympus E-M5 II

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic GX8

Panasonic ZS60

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

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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

Nikon A900

Olympus E-M1 II

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic GX8

Canon SX730 HS

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

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