Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GX8Lumix DMC-GM5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
      MSRP$1199$899 (w/12-32mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4:3 (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)4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4923
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyOLEDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.54x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.77x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot1,166k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      DxO Low Light ISO806721
      DxO Color Depth23.522.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.611.7
      DxO Overall Score7566
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Dimensions133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48")99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2"7.6 x 5.7 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.4 lb1.55 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Battery PackDMW-BLH7
      Battery Life330 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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