Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 was introduced in August 2020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 was introduced in July 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,840k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Live Composition
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -6 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic S5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
      Lower Boosted ISO 50 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5184 x 3888
      More Focus Points 225 vs 49
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,840k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live Composition vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2697 vs 806
      Higher DxO Color Depth 25.1 vs 23.5
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.5 vs 12.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 94 vs 75
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz vs 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 440 shots vs 330 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DC-S5.

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S1R
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S5 II X
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic S2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon D610
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D750
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Panasonic L1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 over Panasonic Lumix DC-S5.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Cheaper $1999 (body only), $2299 (w/20-60mm lens) vs $1199
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.74x vs 0.77x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/8000 sec vs 1/16000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Lighter 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz) vs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GX85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GX7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Sony a7
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic GF8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Df
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Touch Screen
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life440 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,840k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 features a 24.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.6 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 847.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,200 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 features a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine processor.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has Leica L lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in in-body image stabilization (IBIS) (6.5 stops of compensation in Panasonic Lumix DC-S5). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5, 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 comes with DMW-BLJ31 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) and one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has 225 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has 49 focusing points. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 has detection range from -6 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-S5.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 body has dimensions of 133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 body has dimensions of 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48"). Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 weighs 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 weighs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      133 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      81
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      77
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Large Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Large Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and give them scores of 83 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      76

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 94
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   -6 EV Min AF Detection
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,840k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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