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| Predecessor: |
Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX8
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| Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
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Panasonic GX9
GX8 vs GX9
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| Model Number: |
G1X Mark II |
GX8 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$1199.99 |
| Street Price: |
$599.00 |
$997.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-04-30 |
2015-08-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
19.9 oz
(563 g)
includes batteries
|
17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
4.6 x
2.9 x
2.6 in.
(116 x
74 x
66 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.1 x
2.5 in.
(133 x
78 x
63 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
|
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
13.1 |
20.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
1.5 inch |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 4:3 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
58 |
75 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
581 |
806 |
| Image Resolution: |
4160 x 3120
(13.0 MP,
4:3),
4352 x 2904
(12.6 MP,
3:2),
4352 x 2448
(10.7 MP,
16:9),
3120 x 3120
(9.7 MP,
1:1),
2496 x 3120
(7.8 MP,
Other),
3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3),
3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2),
3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9),
2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1),
1840 x 2304
(4.2 MP,
Other),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1368
(2.8 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1),
1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other),
640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1),
384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2),
2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1),
2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1),
1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.3 |
8.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
Yes |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
120mm
|
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
12.5 -
62.5mm
|
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
|
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture |
|
| Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
|
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
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 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
EVF / OLED
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF available. |
Tilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,360,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.77x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
1.54x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
|
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.01 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.14 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.24 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.3 |
8.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.5 |
7.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
36 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.3 |
7.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.37 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.238 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.03 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.091 seconds |
0.058 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
|
| Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
340 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
320 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-12L |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1; SILKYPIX: Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.5-10.10 |
| Notes & Features: |
12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available. |
New 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, upgraded quad-core CPU Venus Engine image processor, Dual IS uses both IBIS and OIS, 4K 30p/24p video and stills capture, 8fps full-res burst shooting (10fps with electronic shutter), Depth From Defocus AF, tilting high-res 0.77x EVF, tilt/swivel touchscreen OLED monitor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, magnesium alloy die cast frame |
