We compare the new Panasonic Lumix GX8 to the GX7 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 in Mirrorless Cameras
We compare the new 20 megapixel Panasonic Lumix GX8 to the Panasonic Lumix GX7 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. The GX8 updates the GX7, and with weather-sealing, a vari-angle screen, and numerous advanced features, it is comparable to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
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| Panasonic Lumix GX8 | Panasonic Lumix GX7 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Images not shown to scale. The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is the highest resolution Micro Four Thirds camera available, with a new 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, which Panasonic say is on a par with competitors mirrorless cameras.
Read our Panasonic Lumix GX8 Hands-On Review
Read our Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review
Read our Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Review
Panasonic Lumix GX8 vs GX7 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Features
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| GX8 Rear | GX7 Rear | E-M5 II Rear |
Here we compare the main features of the Panasonic Lumix GX8, GX7 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, with the best features highlighted in bold:
| Panasonic Lumix GX8 | Panasonic Lumix GX7 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
| Sensor | 20.3mp | 16mp | 16mp |
| Image stabilisation | Sensor shift (4-axis) | Sensor shift (2-axis) | Sensor shift (5-axis) |
| Screen | 3inch vari-angle touch | 3inch tilting touch | 3inch vari-angle touch |
| EVF / viewfinder (magnification) | 2.36m (1.54x) tilting | 2.76m (1.39x) tilting | 2.36m (1.44x) |
| ISO range: | 100-25600 | 125-25600 | 100-25600 |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Electronic shutter | 1/16000s | N/A | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting | 8fps | 5.3fps (9fps electronic) | 10fps |
| Dual-axis electronic level | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video spec | 4K video | FullHD | FullHD |
| Mic socket | Mic | N/A | Mic |
| Wi-Fi / NFC etc | Wi-Fi / NFC | Wi-Fi / NFC | Wi-Fi |
| Battery life | 340 | 320 | 310 |
| Price (RRP) | £1069 body only | £819 body only | £899 body only |
Size and weight comparison:
| Panasonic Lumix GX8 | Panasonic Lumix GX7 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
| Dimensions | 133.2 x 77.9 x 63.1mm | 122.6 x 70.7 x 54.6mm | 123.7 x 85 x 44.5mm |
| Weight | 487g with battery / SD | 402g with battery / SD | 469g with battery / SD |
Find out more about these cameras in our reviews:
Read our Panasonic Lumix GX8 Hands-On Review
Read our Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review
Read our Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Review
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