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| Manufacturer URL: |
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| Predecessor: |
Pentax 645D
645D vs 645Z
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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: |
645Z |
GX8 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$8499.95 |
$1199.99 |
| Street Price: |
$4,845.43 |
$997.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-06-15 |
2015-08-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
54.9 oz
(1,555 g)
includes batteries
|
17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.1 x
4.6 x
4.8 in.
(156 x
117 x
123 mm)
|
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: |
Sony |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
51.4 |
20.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
Medium format |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
1436.64mm2 (43.80mm x 32.80mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.31 microns |
3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
0.8x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
101 |
75 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
26.0 |
23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.7 |
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
4,505 |
806 |
| Image Resolution: |
8256 x 6192
(51.1 MP,
4:3),
6192 x 5184
(32.1 MP,
Other),
5376 x 4032
(21.7 MP,
4:3),
1920 x 1440
(2.8 MP,
4:3) |
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, 14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.1 |
8.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
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 |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Pentax 645 bayonet |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
|
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
|
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
27-point SAFOX 11+ Phase Difference Detection (25 cross type focus points in the center): Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points) |
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
|
EVF / OLED
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Trapezoid prism finder w/ interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: ~98%; Magnification: ~0.62x (55mmF2.8 at infinity), ~0.85x (75mmF2.8 at infinity); Diopter: -3.5 m to + 2.0 m-1; Eye Relief: ~21 mm (from view window), ~24.1 mm (from center of lens) |
Tilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,360,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.78x |
0.77x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.62x |
1.54x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
204800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-204800 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE; Manual mode(s): Manual (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible |
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: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
86K-pixel RBG sensor: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
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: |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; HDR Capture: Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align (automatic composition correction function) available; Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing (Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3) |
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 or 12 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: |
P-TTL; high-speed sync, wireless sync supported with compatible flash unit |
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: |
1/125 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
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: |
Yes |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input, Stereo microphone jack, wired remote socket |
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): |
0.35 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.33 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.33 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.1 |
8.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
12 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.1 |
7.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
36 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.1 |
7.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.17 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.385 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.117 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.112 seconds |
0.058 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.170s
Live View:
Full AF lag, Spot AF mode = 1.174s
Prefocused = 0.385s |
|
| Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 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): |
650 shots |
320 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
|
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
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: |
New 51.4MP AA-filterless CMOS sensor, PRIME III processor, 27-point SAFOX 11 AF, 86K RGB metering, Full HD video up to 60i, tilting LCD monitor with Live View, 3fps full-res continuous burst mode. |
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 |
