Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 : Tests and Reviews
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is the latest in the company’s highly-respected GH-series of still and video hybrid models. Replacing the video enthusiast’s favorite GH4 as the flagship model in the lineup (though the GH4 will be kept on in the range for its lower price), the new camera has a Live MOS 20-Mpix Four-Thirds sensor with in-body 5-axis stabilization and 4K video at 60p with no cropping. |
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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II is the company’s new flagship mirrorless model, sitting above the PENs and is the latest addition to the range. Featuring a newly developed 20.4-MP Live MOS sensor and an impressively powerful TruePic VIII processor, the new model is capable of burst rates of up to 60 fps with AF-S (using the optional electronic shutter mode), and up to 18 fps with AF-C. |
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After introducing several faux rangefinder models in the form of the svelte GX85, the diminutive GF8, and the high-end GX8, Panasonic has turned its attention to the SLR-style cameras in its lineup and has updated the mid-range G7 model with the Lumix DMC-G80 (G85 in North America, and G8 in Japan). |
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Boasting a new 20.3Mp sensor under the hood, the new PEN-F is Olympus’s highest-resolution hybrid to date. |
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Panasonic’s latest small and compact GX80/85 mirrorless hybrid boasts 4K video and a 16Mp MFT sensor with the OLPF removed. |
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This camera is the follow-up to the EM-10 from 2014 and features a similar 16-Mpix Live MOS sensor, but gains a similar (but not identical) 5-axis body stabilization system that helped make the upper-level OM-D models so popular. Read on to find out how well the sensor for this model performs. |
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Added by Viagra Berlusconi |
February 05 , 2016
DXO fails to make meaningful comparisons
I find it interesting how DXO totally fails in their "Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 side by side comparisons".
"Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 versus predecessor": for reasons of shape and size and lineage, this should clearly compare the GX8 to the GX7, but DXO falsely picks the GH3 as "predecessor" which it is not. "Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 versus Sony model": Well, yes, the Sony SLT Alpha 77 II is "a" Sony model, but it's a Sony DSLR for all intents and purposes, which doesn't really make any sense to compare to a diminutive mirrorless compact. "Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 versus Olympus model": Again, the corresponding Olympus model would be a PEN, not the SLR-styled OM-D. The whole mess reminds me of automatic translations: nonsensical machine-generated content that no intelligent being would ever produce. Reply |
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Added by Jorginho |
October 31 , 2015
NX500 is not the same at all
By DxO standards it is. But anyone who has a look at the specs will note the NX500 lacks IBIS, it lacks 4K that is comparable to the GX8, it lacks weahtersealing and most of all and most importantly it lacks am EVF whereas the GX8 has some of the best EVFs out there. The Samsung is in essence a very basic camera with an excellent sensor. That does not mean we can somehow compare it to better spec'd cam in the sense that all the other features matter little. They matter a lot to most.
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Added by Redbone |
January 19 , 2016
Re: NX500 is not the same at all
I think that's a problem for people who don't understand DXOmark's test. They're testing sensors, not cameras. For instance, the GX8 is rated higher for sports than the GH4, but since I own both, the GH4 is definitely better from a useablity perspective - and its higher speed shutter rate means I capture more photos, and more photos in focus. I'm now relying on real world tests rather than lab-based ones when buying a camera
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Added by BarnET |
October 18 , 2015
It ships with a clip on flash
Karl,
It comes with the same flash as the LX100 in the box. It's a small clip on flash with a GN of 7. It uses the camera for power and can not be bounced like the internal flash of the Gx7. Not that it had enough power to bounce but still. Reply |
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Added by Karl Withakay |
October 16 , 2015
Correction: The GX8 does not have a built in flash.
Correction: The GX8 does not have a built in flash, nor does it come with an external flash. The large viewfinder + control layout left no room for a pop up flash. Out of the box, the GX8 is flashless. (It does, of course, have a hot shoe.)
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Added by Redbone |
September 23 , 2015
When does DXO expect to look at this camera?
Curious to know how it compares with other m43 cameras
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Added by bclaff |
September 30 , 2015
Re: When does DXO expect to look at this camera?
I have tested the GX8.
You may be interested in [url=http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm#Panasonic%20DMC-GX8]these results[/url] I have not tested as many cameras as DxOMark. If you have a camera that is not on my list and are willing to help please get in touch. -Bill Reply |
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Added by Turbofrog |
October 16 , 2015
Re: When does DXO expect to look at this camera?
Thanks, Bill. Interesting how your results show that the GX8 has dynamic range that is at least the equal of both the Samsung NX1 and the A6000. How would you explain the discrepency with DXO's results, and do you think that yours are more representative of real world use (i.e. pushing and pulling in Lightroom)?
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Added by Sabaheyoh |
December 02 , 2015
Re: When does DXO expect to look at this camera?
I understand
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