Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 digital Compact System Camera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is a digital Compact System Camera designed for enthusiast photographers. It features the 20.3-Megapixel 4/3 Live MOS sensor which is capable of recording 4K UHD video at up to 3840x2160 (30p/24p) and native ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 200. The AF system is 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.

The shutter speed range in the GX8 is 1/16000 - 60 sec, plus bulb and metering modes. The rear of the GX8 is dominated by its 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen display with about 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) of resolution. It comes with a optical viewfinder with approximately 21mm. The viewfinder has 1.54x magnification, which is a 35mm equivalent of 0.77x magnification.

When we look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 grip, the dimensions are 5.2 x 3.1 x 2.5 in. (133 x 78 x 63 mm) and it weighs 17.2 oz (487 g) includes batteries body-only. The camera comes with Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack. The Proprietary battery on the GX8 can shoot at up to 320 shots per charge.

Continue reading...
In-Depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Review