| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GX8 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
| MSRP | $1199 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other Resolutions | 4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | OLED |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.54x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.77x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto auto w/redeye reduction forced on forced on w/redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction forced off |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 806 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 75 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Remote Control | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2" |
| Package Weight | 2.4 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 330 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
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