Panasonic Lumix GX8
Announced July 16, 2015
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a capable, weather-sealed mirrorless camera that features a unique tilting electronic viewfinder and 4K recording capabilities. That said, the body is noticeably larger than its predecessor and lacks a built-in flash, which may deter photographers prioritizing maximum portability.
Weighted from 25 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, accurate autofocus performance
- Versatile and high-quality electronic viewfinder
- Effective dual image stabilization system
- Robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction
- Strong 4K video and photo capabilities
Cons
- Bulky and large physical footprint
- Limited battery life
- Lacks integrated flash
- Non-standard 2.5mm microphone jack
- Inconsistent or problematic autofocus tracking
- Launch price $1,199 (USD)
- Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
- Video 4K 30p
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 82/100
The Panasonic Lumix-DMC GX8 is a hugely appealing mirrorless camera. Combining enthusiast-friendly ergonomics, an innovative tilting viewfinder and a solid feature set in both stills and video modes, the GX8 is a great all-rounder.
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Panasonic is also offering three kit options in other regions, including a 14-42mm kit lens configuration, a 14-140mm kit and even a kit option with the fast 12-35mm f/2.8 lens. Unfortunately for US consumers, the GX8 is only being offered as a body-only configuration.
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The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a well thought-out upgrade to the GX7. The Fujifilm sports a 16MP sensor, so its test results trail slightly behind the GX8.
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[T]he GX8 is probably Panasonic’s best CSC yet, and a very capable competitor to the likes of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Fujifilm X-T1.
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This camera is really delivering a complete package when it comes to stills; it's incredibly capable.
- WIRED 8/10
The GX8 ends up being a very capable performer and probably my top pick in the current Panasonic micro four thirds line up. That said, if you prize portability above all else, I strongly suggest laying your hands on one of these cameras before you commit.
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The Panasonic Lumix GX8 improves on the GX7 noticeably, with the inclusion of 4K video recording and 4K photo features, as well as a larger electronic viewfinder, improved vari-angle touch-screen, plus more.
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The new rangefinder-styled Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 compact system camera gets a lot of things absolutely right, offering intuitive handling, lots of customisation options, solid weather-proofed build quality, and an excellent OLED viewfinder and rear screen [...]
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The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a great camera, but it’s not quite as good as its most direct rivals.
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The 20MP GX8 has a tasty specification and a solid construction, with a vari-angle touchscreen and a tilting viewfinder for easier image composition.
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 offers a quick burst rate, in-body stabilization, and 4K video recording, making it a strong contender in the premium mirrorless camera space.
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The GX8 is a nice solid camera with a couple of flourishes, such as the tilting viewfinder, vari-angle touch screen and 4K Photo mode, that give it added appeal to creative and enthusiast photographers.
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It has been nearly two months since we bought the Panasonic Lumix GX8 and in a way, I am sorry that the testing period has come to an end.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
The GX8 will appeal to photographers looking for a solidly constructed weatherproof CSC with a generous grip and plenty of user-adjustable controls.
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Looking at the pros and cons list, you can immediately see that Panasonic packed a ton of great things into this camera.
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The LUMIX GX8 is a relatively perfect camera. It’s feature set is stunning and more so the fact, that everything simply works as it should. From the view point of a street photographer this cam is a no brainer.
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What many will want to know is whether the Lumix GX8 is worth its four-figure asking price. Its on-board viewfinder is a competition killer so, with that in mind, the answer is a resounding yes.
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There’s a huge amount to admire about the GX8, and barely anything to criticise.
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Panasonic truly impressed us when they introduced their GX7 and the new GX8 takes it even further with a weatherproof body and improved stabilization that combines both sensor-shift and optical stabilization to maximize efficiency.
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[P]anasonic Lumix GX8 is one of the best mirrorless cameras you can buy.
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I like this camera immensely. It is a good all-rounder, feels comfortable and capable of handling most lenses, including medium telephotos with perfect balance.
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The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is bigger and spacious and feels like it was designed by a photographer. To me, that's the real selling point of the GX8 and why I would buy it.
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As a regular film camera, it's a fantastic choice and I can highly recommend it, easy as that. As a streaming camera, this is another easy recommendation, like not just as a filming camera or as an A cam, this is just an all-rounded amazing camera in my opinion.
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[...] I am absolutely buying one of these Panasonic Lumix GX8 next month. Honestly, I am really sad to be giving it back.
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I like having a smaller camera like the Olympus OMD right there, and now I am enjoying the hell out of this camera. I had it for a couple days to almost a week now and I just love carrying this. I love the look, I love the size, I love it's a nice Rangefinder look right here.
