Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic GH5 II

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

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

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Differences

Panasonic GX8 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Less expensive
$998* vs $2098
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
63 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
487g vs 727g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 108 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Panasonic GX8

Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

410 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1840k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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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

Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus E-M1

$1398
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

On-sensor phase detect
Thinner

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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

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Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus E-M5 II

$1398
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
4/3

Less expensive
High resolution composite

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GX8

Panasonic G7

$998
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Panasonic GH5 II

Panasonic G7

$1398
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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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

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Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus E-M1 II

$1398
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More dots on screen

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
High resolution composite

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M10 III

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GH5 II

Olympus E-M10 III

$1398
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

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