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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GX7
GX7 vs GX8
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GX9
GX8 vs GX9
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Fujifilm XF10
X70 vs XF10
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| Model Number: |
GX8 |
X70 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$1199.99 |
$699.95 |
| Street Price: |
$997.99 |
$699.00 |
| Date Available: |
2015-08-15 |
2016-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
17.2 oz
(487 g)
includes batteries
|
12.2 oz
(347 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.1 x
2.5 in.
(133 x
78 x
63 mm)
|
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.7 in.
(113 x
64 x
44 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
|
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.3 |
16.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.34 microns |
4.82 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
X-Trans II |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Not needed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
| 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) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2),
4896 x 2760
(13.5 MP,
Other),
3264 x 3264
(10.7 MP,
1:1),
3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2),
3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9),
2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1),
2496 x 1664
(4.2 MP,
3:2),
2496 x 1408
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1664 x 1664
(2.8 MP,
1:1),
9600 x 2160
(20.7 MP,
Other),
9600 x 1440
(13.8 MP,
Other),
6400 x 2160
(13.8 MP,
Other),
6400 x 1440
(9.2 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.3 |
8.5 |
| 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 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio |
| 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 |
Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical glass molded elements, Super EBC coating |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): |
|
18.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: |
|
1.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
|
f/2.8 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
|
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
49.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
body threads w/ adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
2x, 4x |
Digital Teleconverter (35 and 50mm eq.) |
| 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 |
Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast Detect AF/Phase Detect AF): Single Point AF: 49 areas on a 7x7 grid (changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: Selectable with 3x3 / 5x3 / 5x5 areas from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid, Wide/Tracking AF: Automatic selection from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
|
No / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
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: |
2,360,000 dots
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.77x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.54x |
|
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
|
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto (with selectable limit up to 6400), ISO 200-6400, expandable to 100, 12800, 25600 and 51200 |
| 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, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
1/32000 - 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 |
256-zones metering, Multi, Average, 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 |
Film Simulation: PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA; Advanced Filter: Pop Color, Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Partial Color, High Key, Low Key, Soft Focus, Partial Color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple); Multiple Exposure, Motion Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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, Auto with Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Forced Flash with Red Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Slow Synchro with Red Eye Reduction, Commander, External Flash, Suppressed Flash (Off) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
5.5 |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
ISO 1600: 30cm - 7.9m / 1.0 ft to 25.9 ft |
| 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 |
Trigger Only |
| 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 |
.RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
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: |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
Via wired remote, USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Wired Remote/External Mic Jack |
Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro USB terminal (compatible with RR-90 Remote Release), 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Remote Jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.95 |
| 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 |
1.00 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.3 |
8.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
10 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.9 |
8.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
7 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.9 |
7.8 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
32 |
6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.17 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.065 seconds |
0.023 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.12 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.058 seconds |
0.010 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
6.3 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
320 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
86 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
1 x Proprietary NP-95 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiloScope (trial version) |
|
| 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 |
Available in silver or black. |
