Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera Released
Panasonic recently released their latest mirrorless camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 featuring a 20 megapixel sensor, micro four thirds system, Venus Engine image processor and many more. The Lumix DMC-GX8 is the first Micro Four Thirds camera to have a 20 megapixels sensor, and features a Dual Image Stabilization technology (sensor-shift IS and lens-shift IS) for reducing shakes effectively. The update Venus Engine image processor allows the new Panasonic GX8 to record not only Full HD 1080p videos, but can capture videos at 4K UHD resolution as well. It features up to ISO 25,600 and can shoot images up to 8 fps. And let’s not forget, this new Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds digital camera is also dust-proof and splash-proof.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Camera is a compact, splash-proof and dust-proof camera, jam-packed with (advanced) features that many are looking for in a small micro four thirds camera. The new DMC-GX8 sports a new 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor paired with the Venus Engine image processor boosting the camera’s performance with a quad-core CPU. Its Sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 up to 25,600 and can shoot up to 8fps with AF-S, 6fps with AF-C and 5.5fps AF-S (live view), or bump it up to 10fps with the electronic shutter.
It also features a Dual Image Stabilization, combining sensor-shift image stabilization technology with the lens-based image stabilization, to capture clearer and shaper images. However the Dual I.S. will only work if you use a compatible Lumix lenses with O.I.S. The Lumix DMC-GX8 has a high shutter speed of up to 1/8000 second great for fast-moving objects. The shutter speed can be bumped up to 1/16000 second with the electronic shutter to reduce washouts under strong sunlight. Aside from the new 20.3 megapixel sensor, the new Panasonic GX8 is capable of capturing 4K Ultra HD videos (3840×2160 resolution) at 30fps. It also comes with a feature called Capture That Moment that can extract photos from the 4K video at 8 megapixel resolution.
The new Panasonic DMC-GX8 features a large OLED Live View Finder with a resolution of 2,360K-dot. The Optical View Finder is tiltable and can be paired with an optional eyecup for enhanced comfort. The OLED viewfinder is paired with a 1040K-dot rear monitor that can be swiveled or tilted depending on your preference. In terms of connectivity options, the Panasonic GX8 features a built-in WiFi connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication).
The list of features doesn’t end here. Check out the videos and the specifications table below for the complete list of features and capabilities of this new mirrorless camera.
Price and Availability
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is now available to order and comes with a retail price of $1,199.99 (body only) at the time this article was posted. Shipping is expected to begin by August. The package includes a DMW-BLC12 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AC cable, shoulder strap, hot shoe cover, body strap, and a software DVD-ROM. You also get a 1 year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Reviews
The Panasonic GX8 review below is courtesy of TheCameraStoreTV:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Specifications
| TYPE | Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera | |
| Recording media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) | ||
| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||
| IMAGE SENSOR | Type | Live MOS Sensor | |
| Total pixels | 21.77 Megapixels | ||
| Camera effective pixels | 20.30 Megapixels | ||
| Color filter | Primary color filter | ||
| Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter | ||
| RECORDING SYSTEM | Recording file format | Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
| Motion picture | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch) | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | ||
| Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard/MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) | ||
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB | ||
| File size(Pixels) | Still Image | [4:3] 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[3:2] 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[16:9] 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[1:1] 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |
| Motion picture* | MP4*:PAL area | [4K] 3840x2160: 4K/25p 100Mbps, 4K/24p 100Mbps/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50p 28Mbps, FHD/25p 20Mbps/[HD] 1280x720: HD/25p 10Mbps/[VGA] 640x480: VGA/25p 4Mbps | |
| AVCHD*:PAL area | [Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50p: 28Mbps, 50p recording/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50i: 17Mbps, 50i recording/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/25p: 24Mbps, 50i recording (sensor output is 25fps)/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/24p: 24Mbps | ||
| Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS14140/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| Actual recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-FS14140/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| Image Stabilization System | Image Sensor Shift Type | ||
| WiFi FUNCTION | WiFi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode | |
| NFC | ISO/IEC 18092, NFC-F (Passive Mode) | ||
| QR Code Connection | Yes | ||
| Password-less connection | Yes (ON / OFF selectable) | ||
| FOCUS | Type | Contrast AF system | |
| Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | ||
| AF mode | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint/(Full area touch is available) | ||
| AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) | ||
| AF assist lamp | Yes | ||
| AF lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||
| Others | 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 | ||
| DFD technology | Yes | ||
| Starlight AF | Yes | ||
| VIEWFINDER | Tilting | Yes | |
| Type | OLED Live View Finder (2,360k dots) | ||
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | ||
| Magnification | Approx. 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 | ||
| Eye point | Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens | ||
| Diopter adjustment | -4.0 - +3.0 (dpt) | ||
| Eye sensor | Yes | ||
| Eye sensor adjustment | High / Low | ||
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | Light metering system | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | |
| Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||
| Metering range | EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) | ||
| Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, | ||
| ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)/(Up to ISO6400 in motion picture recording) (ISO Auto in M mode) | ||
| Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture) | ||
| AE lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||
| AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. ±3 EV, single/burst | ||
| WHITE BALANCE | White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting | |
| White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias | ||
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | ||
| White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis | ||
| SHUTTER | Type | Focal-plane shutter | |
| Shutter speed | Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60/Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25/Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1 | ||
| Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec | ||
| Remote control | Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) | ||
| PANORAMA SHOT | Panorama shot | Yes (Standard / Wide) | |
| BURST SHOOTING | Burst speed | Mechanical shutter/AFS: H: 8 frames/sec, M: 5.5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/Electronic shutter/AFS: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) | |
| Number of recordable images | More than 30 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)/More than (TBD) images (when there are no RAW files)/(depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression) | ||
| FLASH | Flash type | TTL External Flash (Optional) | |
| Flash Mode | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. | ||
| Synchronization speed | Less than 1/250 second | ||
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step ±3EV | ||
| Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. | ||
| Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation | Yes | ||
| REAR MONITOR | Type | OLED monitor with static touch control | |
| Monitor size | Free-angle 3.0-inch / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle | ||
| Pixels | Approx. 1,040k dots | ||
| Filed of view | Approx. 100% | ||
| Monitor adjustment | Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red Tint, Blue Tint | ||
| 4K PHOTO MODE | Loop rec function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | |
| 4K Photo mode* | 4K Burst: 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds/4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds/4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds/(depending on memory card size and battery power) | ||
| Exif information | Yes | ||
| Selectable aspect ratio | Yes (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 are selectable) | ||
| Exposure mode | Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | ||
| Marking function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | ||
| LIVE VIEW | Digital zoom | 2x, 4x | |
| Extra Tele Conversion | Still image: Max. 2x/Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 4.0x (HD), 5.4x (VGA) | ||
| Other functions | Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture) | ||
| TIME LAPSE SHOT | Yes | ||
| STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes | ||
| DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | Direction Detection Function | Yes | |
| FUNCTION BUTTON | Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9, Fn10, Fn11, Fn12, Fn13 | Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / 1 Shot Spot Metering / Cursor Button Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Metering Mode / 4K PHOTO / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Electronic Shutter / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / AFS/AFF / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Drive Mode / Restore to Default | |
| PHOTO STYLE | Still image and motion picture | Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom / Cinelike D* / Cinelike V* *When Creative Video Mode is selected. | |
| SILENT MODE | Yes | ||
| CREATIVE CONTROL | Still image | 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 | |
| Motion picture | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color | ||
| MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION | Flicker reduction | [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF | |
| Cinelike gamma | Cinelike D / Cinelike V | ||
| PLAYBACK | Playback function | 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only / 4K PHOTO / 3D / Category Selection / Favorite, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 4K PHOTO / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Location Logging, RAW Processing, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture | |
| IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE | Protection | Single / Multi | |
| Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite | ||
| Direct Print | PictBridge compatible | ||
| INTERFACE | USB | USB 2.0 High Speed Multi | |
| HDMI** | microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link/Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p/Audio: Stereo | ||
| Audio video output | Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL/*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. | ||
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-cut: OFF / Standard / High | ||
| Speaker | Monaural | ||
| Remote input | ?2.5mm for remote | ||
| External microphone input | ?2.5mm for external microphone/Stereo/Monaural is selectable when attaching DMW-MS1 (optional). | ||
| LANGUAGE | OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish | |
| POWER | Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh) (Included)/Battery Charger | |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | Approx. 330 images (rear monitor), 310 images (LVF) with H-HS12035/Approx. 340 images (rear monitor), 320 images (LVF) with H-FS1442A/Approx. 330 images (rear monitor), 310 images (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 133.2 x 77.9 x 63.1 mm / 5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48 inch (excluding protrusions) | |
| Weight | Approx. 487g / 1.07 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)/Approx. 435g / 0.96 lb (Body only)/Approx. 597g / 1.32 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS1442A lens included)/Approx. 752g / 1.66 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS14140 lens included)/Approx. 790g / 1.75 lb (SD card, Battery, H-HS12035 lens included) | ||
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Operating temperature | 0? to 40? (32°F to 104°F) | |
| Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80?RH | ||
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES | Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1)/SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 4.3 SE/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.10?/LoiLoScope (Trial version)/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1) | |
| Standard accessories | DMC-GX8A Kit/Hot Shoe Cover, Body Cap, Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, DVD, AC Cable*, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap/* Depends on the country or region. | ||
| CREATIVE VIDEO MODE | Exposure mode | Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | |
| INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1 | Lens Name | LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. | |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens) | ||
| Nano Surface Coating | Yes | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Yes (POWER O.I.S.) | ||
| Focal Length | f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm) | ||
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm | ||
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 | ||
| Minimum Aperture | F22 | ||
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.25m / 0.82ft | ||
| Maximum magnification | Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent) | ||
| Diagonal Angle of View | 84°(Wide) to 34°(TELE) | ||
| General | Filter Size | ?58mm / 2.3in | |
| Max. Diameter | ?67.6mm / 2.7in | ||
| Overall Length | Approx. 73.8mm / 2.9in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) | ||
| Weight [g] | Approx. 305g (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) | ||
| Weight [oz] | Approx. 10.8oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) | ||
| NOTE | * About motion picture recording / 4K Photo recording - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures. - Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [4K PHOTO]. (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.) - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] in [4K] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. - You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] or [4K PHOTO] without a pause even if the motion picture exceeds 4GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back as multiple files. - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] in [FHD] [HD] [VGA] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. - Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. ** For [4K] video output, use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as"4K compatible". |
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