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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX8
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Canon G1X Mark II
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GX9
GX8 vs GX9
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| Model Number: |
GX8 |
G1X Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
G1X III |
| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1199.99 |
$1299.00 |
| Street Price: |
$997.99 |
$999.00 |
| Date Available: |
2015-08-15 |
2017-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
|
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.1 x
2.5 in.
(133 x
78 x
63 mm)
|
4.5 x
3.1 x
2.0 in.
(115 x
78 x
51 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.3 |
24.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.34 microns |
3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
75 |
|
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
|
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.6 |
|
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
806 |
|
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2),
2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2),
2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2),
6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9),
3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9),
2976 x 1824
(5.4 MP,
Other),
2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other),
5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3),
3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3),
2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3),
2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other),
4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1),
2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1),
1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1),
24064 x 2800
(67.4 MP,
Other),
6000 x 2800
(16.8 MP,
Other),
16000 x 4200
(67.2 MP,
Other),
4200 x 4000
(16.8 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.3 |
9.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
| Lens: |
n/a |
Canon Zoom Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
24 -
72mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
|
15 -
45mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
|
3.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
|
f/2.8 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 9-blade Circular Diaphragm; ND Filter (3-stop): On / Auto / Off |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
|
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
10 -
50 cm
3.9 -
19.7 in
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
37.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x |
4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x), ZoomPlus 6x (total) |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
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 |
Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection; Freely position 1 AF point / 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection; Touch AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
|
EVF / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
Tilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,360,000 dots
|
2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels)
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.77x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.54x |
|
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
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 |
Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Art Bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR, Underwater, Fireworks), Movie (Standard, Short Clip, Manual, Time-lapse Movie) |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
10, 2 or custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
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. |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction, Second Curtain Synchro; E-TTL with EX series Speedlites |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
1.6 ft. (50cm) - 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 14.8 ft. (4.5m) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
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: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack |
Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Wired Remote Switch |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.43 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
0.41 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.3 |
9.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
23 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.9 |
9.4 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
16 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.9 |
9.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
32 |
16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.065 seconds |
0.100 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.40 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.058 seconds |
0.033 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
3.8 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
320 shots |
200 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
85 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
| OS Compatibility: |
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: |
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 |
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