practicalphotography.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:32:18
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As featured in the November 2015 issue of Digital Photo magazine...
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The move up to 20-megapixel resolution is not without issues and you'll need something better than the kit lenses to get the most from this camera. Fortunately, both Panasonic and Olympus have some suitable, high-performing lenses to choose from, both zoo...
Although not as small or elegant as the Olympus OM-D cameras,the GX8 will appeal to photographers looking for a solidly constructed weatherproof CSC with a generous grip and plenty of user-adjustable controls. The 4K shooting modes are likely to be appeal...
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It seems hard to believe now, but a few years ago the very concept of a pro-quality mirrorless camera didn't exist. Then the Olympus OM-D E-M1 , Panasonic GH4 , Fujifilm X-T1 , and Sony A7 all happened. Lost in the shuffle among these fantastic flagships...
Panasonic has a winner on its hands As good as the GX8, it's hard to overlook its $1,200 body-only price tag. That kind of price invites some serious competition, including entry-level full-frame DSLRs from Canon and Nikon and a slightly aging class o...
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What could be better than one Lumix camera to test? A second one – to make comparisons, and having the DMC-G7 and DMC-GX8 go head to head revealed something interesting, though not entirely surprising: a $500 difference between price tags counts for a lot...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:32:18
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As much as we were impressed by the design of the Lumix GX7, we're a little more unconvinced by the GX8. We understand that you need to make room for mechanical stabilization inside the camera body, and the 2,360,000-dot OLED viewfinder is pretty large to...
Build quality, Tropicalized body, Image quality up to ISO 6400, Dual 6axis stabilization (with compatible lenses), 4K video, Pivotable multitouch screen, Large OLED viewfinder—highres and adjustable, Excellent responsiveness, 1/16000 s electronic shutter...
No headphone input, No builtin flash, Memory card slot isn't on the side, Proprietary USB port, No USB charging, 1235mm f/2.8 ASPH lens lacks uniformity...
If you're looking for an interchangeable-lens camera that'll be great for excursions, travel and photojournalism; that'll work quickly and well; that's lightweight, water- and dust-resistant and with customizable controls; if you're looking for responsive...
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Panasonic was the first company to produce a compact system camera in the shape of the Lumix DMC-G1, back in 2008, and since then it has built up an impressive range of Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses. Indeed, it has gone further than any other camer...
Impressive feature set, Effective in-body image stabilisation, Excellent viewfinder and screen, Great image quality in raw...
Relatively bulky, Connectors block articulated screen, Uninspiring JPEG colour output, Pedestrian styling...
The GX8 is weathersealed when used with premium lenses like the 12-35mm f/2.8It may not have the retro styling and overall charisma of its most direct competitor, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, and on first impressions you could be forgiven for thinking that i...
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Our scepticism quickly mellowed once we got hold of the GX8. This is a camera that's easy to love, with a stylish design and rugged build quality that's a step up from anything we've seen from the Lumix G range before. Keen photographers will appreciate t...
There's a huge amount to admire about the GX8, and barely anything to criticise. The array of buttons and dials, the huge OLED viewfinder and the blistering performance make it a pleasure to use, and weather sealing is extremely welcome too. Video quality...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-10-27 03:32:18
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The GX8 with a 20mp light receptor is the first micro four thirds camera to break the 16mp sensor barrier. Dual image stabilisation, in the lens and in the body, along with 4K video capture are standout features of the camera. The tilting 2.36m dot OLED v...
JPEG mage quality is good with wide dynamic range, preserving good detail in both highlights and shadows. Compared with a 16mp micro four thirds camera the 20mp sensor on the GX8 delivers larger images, better resolved detail and, most pleasing, less imag...
The memory card goes in the battery compartment – bad. And the camera is supplied with the Silkypix RAW converter but Adobe Camera RAW now supports the GX8...
Panasonic is raising the bar for the micro four thirds format, which means that both Panasonic and Olympus will be upgrading their cameras over the next few months. The price puts the GX8 in the middle of the Olympus OMD E-M1, Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a7II...
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There is a wide body, extra controls, and a hinged viewfinder that can be directed upwards. All of these features immediately point to the fact that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is for experienced hands, rather than users only now getting their feet wet in...
Good manual control, Hinged EVF and LCD, Fast performance...
Image quality not as crisp as we expected, Focus and clarity were inconsistent in our tests, Focus peaking feature too subtle...
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techradar.com Updated:
2016-10-27 03:32:18
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With G, GM, GF, GH and GX lines, Panasonic's G series of compact system cameras can get a little confusing. The GX models have a flatter, more rectangular shape than the SLR-like G and GH ranges, and they're more advanced than the GF and GM cameras. The l...
New 20Mp sensor promises greater detail resolution, Magnesium alloy, dust, and splash, proof build, Excellent viewfinder...
No drive mode dial, Larger than GX7, Four Thirds type sensor is smaller than APS, C format competition...
The 20Mp GX8 has a tasty specification and feels good in the hand. Early indications are that it also delivers detail-rich images, and the 4K Photo mode delivers high-quality 8Mp results...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-27 03:32:18
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With G, GM, GF, GH and GX lines, Panasonic's G series of compact system cameras can get a little confusing. The GX models have a flatter, more rectangular shape than the SLR-like G and GH ranges, and they're more advanced than the GF and GM cameras. The l...
New 20Mp sensor promises greater detail resolution, Magnesium alloy, dustand splashproof build, Excellent viewfinder...
No drive mode dial, Larger than GX7, Four Thirds type sensor is smaller than APSC format competition...
The 20Mp GX8 has a tasty specification and feels good in the hand. Early indications are that it also delivers detail-rich images, and the 4K Photo mode delivers high-quality 8Mp results...
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It's been almost exactly two years since we last saw a GX-series model – the viewfinder-laden "flat" compact system camera series – in 2013's excellent Lumix GX7 . But with the new GX8, we see the shifting focus of Panasonic as a camera company: to aim at...
Exceptional viewfinder scale and resolution, new vari-angle touchscreen, sturdy and water-resistant build, fast autofocus system, physical controls, 4K options, silent operation option...
No drive mode dial, larger and more expensive than GX7, accidental focus point adjustment via touchscreen, battery life limitations, continuous AF not faultless...
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. However, its arrival later down the line than the lar...
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First Impressions – Panasonic gives its flagship camera a serious makeover Camera updates are often an exercise in spot the difference, but not so with the GX8. It's superficially similar to the GX7 it replaces, but it's really a comprehensive reworking i...
Excellent speed and burst options, Comprehensive control, Great EVF...
Large frame, MFT sensor limits high-ISO performance...
Panasonic Lumix GX8 – Image Quality The Panasonic Lumix GX8 has a 20.3-megapixel sensor, which – like every other Panasonic compact system camera – is Micro Four Thirds in size. This offers up a more sizeable photosensitive area than advanced compacts suc...
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This is a short story about two things. One is a hands-on shooting experience with the new Panasonic LUMIX GX8, and the other is about walking around the streets of Phnom Penh for a day.Note: These sample photographs were shot in JPEG with the Panasonic L...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-23 12:45:23
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Panasonic has very much been on the forefront of mirror-less camera technology and their latest Panasonic Lumix GX8 comes as the successor of their highly successful Lumix GX7. Thanks to Panasonic, we get to try out the new camera.Panasonic has added some...
Dedicated EV dial, Tiltable viewfinder, Good freeangle display, Fast AF, Impressive quality...
Video record button placement, could have been better...
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Its Micro Four Thirds sensor has a good resolution of 20.3MP, and it's stabilised for sharper shots too. The 3in rear display has a resolution of just 1040k-dot and we really like its ability to be flipped to assist awkward framing. The touch interface is...
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Dual Image Stabilisation (I.S) is also another first for Panasonic. The already-stabilised sensor can be used with stabilised Panasonic lenses to further counter camera-shake. The top looks remarkably similar to its predecessor with an articulating 2360k-...
With so many upgrades built into the GX8, it was hard to mark it down for features and build. The 20.3Mp sensor is groundbreaking, the weather-sealed body is sturdy and the 4K video and image stabiliser is the icing on the cake.The GX8 delivered a str...
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