Panasonic LUMIX GX8 Mirrorless Micro 4/3 Camera - Black Body Only
Panasonic LUMIX GX8 Mirrorless Micro 4/3 Camera - Black Body Only
Packing a 20.3-megapixel Sensor, Dual I.S. and 4K Video/Photo recording capability, this camera will capture your subjects in the best way possible. Its sophisticated design will satisfy even the most experienced photographers.
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Panasonic LUMIX GX8 Mirrorless Micro 4/3 Camera - Body Only
Packing a 20.3-megapixel Sensor, Dual I.S. and 4K Video/Photo recording capability, this camera will capture your subjects in the best way possible. Its sophisticated design will satisfy even the most experienced photographers.
Features
- Capture moments with superb 4K imaging performance in both video and exclusive 4K PHOTO
- Unique, in-body stabilization in combination with select optically stabilized lenses work together for class-leading Dual Image Stabilization results
- New 20.3-megapixel sensor achieves Panasonics highest image quality
- Worry-free splashproof / dustproof rugged body
- Over 20 Interchangeable lens options available
4K Video and 4K Photo Capture THAT MOMENT
THAT MOMENT you want to remember can occur at any time, and Panasonic's exclusive 4K PHOTO technology uses 30 frames per second in high resolution 4K Ultra HD Video to extract them as photos. You'll never miss THAT MOMENT again.
4K Photo Modes Free Your Creativity
The 4K Photo function can be used in three different modes, all allowing you to capture that perfect moment at a high burst rate of 30 frames / photos per second:
- 4K Burst - burst shooting 8-megapixel equivalent images extracted from 4K video as long as the shutter button is pressed.
- 4K Burst S/S (Start/Stop) - 4K burst recording as 4K video then play, pause, and extract any frame / photo as an 8-megapixel equivalent image later.
- 4K Pre-Burst - 4K pre-burst starts recording one second before and after you press the shutter button. Perfect for unpredictable moments.
4K video delivers a far more intense viewing experience that is four times larger than Full HD, resulting in a much higher level of detail.
Innovative, Dual-Image Stabilization
The LUMIX GX8 integrates Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for more effective results. The GX8's body I.S. works in tandem with the LUMIX lens I.S. for maximum stabilization.
Splashproof / Dustproof Rugged Design
The LUMIX GX8 camera body is composed of a magnesium alloy, full diecast front and rear frame. Tight seals on every joint, dial and button enable splashproof / dustproof performance.
20.3MP Live MOS Sensor
The LUMIX GX8 employs the newly-developed 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor that achieves high-speed bursts, ISO25600 high sensitivity, and a wider dynamic range. Combined with the Venus Engine, the GX8 achieves clear image rendering with minimum noise, even in low-light situations.
A Wide Lineup of LUMIX G Lenses
Panasonic LUMIX G DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) cameras offer a wide variety of digital, interchangeable lenses. Many feature Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) compatibility when mounted to the LUMIX GX8. Even those without O.I.S. can be used.
Everything in the Right Place
The LUMIX GX8 features a premium flat body with front/rear dials to control aperture and shutter speed settings. Settings can also be assigned to eight function buttons. In addition, it is possible to adjust the exposure compensation with a dedicated dial.
Large OLED LVF
The LUMIX GX8 comes with a high-resolution (2,360k-dot), tiltable OLED Live View Finder which affords high visibility thanks to a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a high 0.77x magnification (35mm camera equivalent). An optional eyecup (DMW-EC3) made of elastic material enhances comfort.
Free-angle OLED Monitor
The 1040k-dot rear monitor boasts tilt & swivel capability, making it more comfortable even for vertical composition. Plus, its touch control allows you to quickly set focus just by touching the subject on the screen.
Fast and Precise AF Tracking
With the new AF Tracking algorithm, not only the color but also the size and motion vector of the target are recognized, enabling the camera to lock on the subject even more securely.
High Speed Auto-Focusing with DFD Technology
Panasonic's Depth-From-Defocus (DFD) Auto Focus (AF) technology instantly calculates the distance between foreground and background and quickly brings the subject into focus with one fast, continuous movement. This new system results in AF speeds up to 0.07 seconds and a burst shooting speed with Continuous Auto Focus (AFC) of 6 frames per second.
Focusing in Low Light Conditions Star Light AF
Low Light Auto Focus makes it possible to focus on subjects more precisely in -4EV low light situations. In addition, the LUMIX GX8 includes a new Starlight AF feature which lets you shoot a starry night sky using auto focus.
Maximum 1/8000 second Fast Shutter Speed
High shutter speed at maximum 1/8000 second enables precise capture of fast-moving subjects, and also allows you to open the aperture in bright outdoor environments. A maximum 1/16000 second with an electronic shutter reduces washouts even under strong sunlight and 1/250 second flash synchronization speed lets you use a fully open aperture even for bright scenes
RAW File in-Camera Development
The LUMIX GX8 can shoot images in RAW-format and even develop them inside the camera.
Specs:
| TYPE | Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera | |
| Recording media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) | ||
| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||
| IMAGE SENSOR | Type | Live MOS Sensor | |
| Total pixels | 21.77 Megapixels | ||
| Camera effective pixels | 20.30 Megapixels | ||
| Color filter | Primary color filter | ||
| Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter | ||
| RECORDING SYSTEM | Recording file format | Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
| Motion picture | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch) | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | ||
| Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard/MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) | ||
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB | ||
| File size(Pixels) | Still Image | [4:3] 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[3:2] 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[16:9] 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)/[1:1] 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) | |
| Motion picture* | MP4*:PAL area | [4K] 3840x2160: 4K/25p 100Mbps, 4K/24p 100Mbps/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50p 28Mbps, FHD/25p 20Mbps/[HD] 1280x720: HD/25p 10Mbps/[VGA] 640x480: VGA/25p 4Mbps | |
| AVCHD*:PAL area | [Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50p: 28Mbps, 50p recording/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/50i: 17Mbps, 50i recording/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/25p: 24Mbps, 50i recording (sensor output is 25fps)/[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/24p: 24Mbps | ||
| Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 120 min (rear monitor), 120 min (LVF) with H-FS14140/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| Actual recordable time (Motion picture) | AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 65 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/AVCHD [FHD/50i]: Approx. 60 min (rear monitor), 60 min (LVF) with H-FS14140/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-HS12035/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS1442A/MP4 [4K/25p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| Image Stabilization System | Image Sensor Shift Type | ||
| WiFi FUNCTION | WiFi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode | |
| NFC | ISO/IEC 18092, NFC-F (Passive Mode) | ||
| QR Code Connection | Yes | ||
| Password-less connection | Yes (ON / OFF selectable) | ||
| FOCUS | Type | Contrast AF system | |
| Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | ||
| AF mode | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint/(Full area touch is available) | ||
| AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) | ||
| AF assist lamp | Yes | ||
| AF lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||
| Others | 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 | ||
| DFD technology | Yes | ||
| Starlight AF | Yes | ||
| VIEWFINDER | Tilting | Yes | |
| Type | OLED Live View Finder (2,360k dots) | ||
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | ||
| Magnification | Approx. 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 | ||
| Eye point | Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens | ||
| Diopter adjustment | -4.0 - +3.0 (dpt) | ||
| Eye sensor | Yes | ||
| Eye sensor adjustment | High / Low | ||
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | Light metering system | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | |
| Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||
| Metering range | EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) | ||
| Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, | ||
| ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)/(Up to ISO6400 in motion picture recording) (ISO Auto in M mode) | ||
| Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step 5EV (3EV for motion picture) | ||
| AE lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||
| AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, Max. 3 EV, single/burst | ||
| WHITE BALANCE | White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting | |
| White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias | ||
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | ||
| White balance bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis | ||
| SHUTTER | Type | Focal-plane shutter | |
| Shutter speed | Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 - 60/Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25/Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1 | ||
| Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec | ||
| Remote control | Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) | ||
| PANORAMA SHOT | Panorama shot | Yes (Standard / Wide) | |
| BURST SHOOTING | Burst speed | Mechanical shutter/AFS: H: 8 frames/sec, M: 5.5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/Electronic shutter/AFS: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) | |
| Number of recordable images | More than 30 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)/More than (TBD) images (when there are no RAW files)/(depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression) | ||
| FLASH | Flash type | TTL External Flash (Optional) | |
| Flash Mode | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. | ||
| Synchronization speed | Less than 1/250 second | ||
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step 3EV | ||
| Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. | ||
| Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation | Yes | ||
| REAR MONITOR | Type | OLED monitor with static touch control | |
| Monitor size | Free-angle 3.0-inch / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle | ||
| Pixels | Approx. 1,040k dots | ||
| Filed of view | Approx. 100% | ||
| Monitor adjustment | Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red Tint, Blue Tint | ||
| 4K PHOTO MODE | Loop rec function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | |
| 4K Photo mode* | 4K Burst: 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds/4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec, max. 29 minutes 59 seconds/4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds/(depending on memory card size and battery power) | ||
| Exif information | Yes | ||
| Selectable aspect ratio | Yes (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 are selectable) | ||
| Exposure mode | Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | ||
| Marking function | Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) | ||
| LIVE VIEW | Digital zoom | 2x, 4x | |
| Extra Tele Conversion | Still image: Max. 2x/Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 4.0x (HD), 5.4x (VGA) | ||
| Other functions | Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture) | ||
| TIME LAPSE SHOT | Yes | ||
| STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes | ||
| DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | Direction Detection Function | Yes | |
| FUNCTION BUTTON | Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9, Fn10, Fn11, Fn12, Fn13 | Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / 1 Shot Spot Metering / Cursor Button Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Metering Mode / 4K PHOTO / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Electronic Shutter / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / AFS/AFF / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Drive Mode / Restore to Default | |
| PHOTO STYLE | Still image and motion picture | Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom / Cinelike D* / Cinelike V* *When Creative Video Mode is selected. | |
| SILENT MODE | Yes | ||
| CREATIVE CONTROL | Still image | 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 | |
| Motion picture | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color | ||
| MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION | Flicker reduction | [1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF | |
| Cinelike gamma | Cinelike D / Cinelike V | ||
| PLAYBACK | Playback function | 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only / 4K PHOTO / 3D / Category Selection / Favorite, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / Video / 4K PHOTO / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Location Logging, RAW Processing, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture | |
| IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE | Protection | Single / Multi | |
| Erase | Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite | ||
| Direct Print | PictBridge compatible | ||
| INTERFACE | USB | USB 2.0 High Speed Multi | |
| HDMI** | microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link/Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p/Audio: Stereo | ||
| Audio video output | Monaural Type, NTSC/PAL/*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market. | ||
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-cut: OFF / Standard / High | ||
| Speaker | Monaural | ||
| Remote input | 2.5mm for remote | ||
| External microphone input | 2.5mm for external microphone/Stereo/Monaural is selectable when attaching DMW-MS1 (optional). | ||
| LANGUAGE | OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish | |
| POWER | Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh) (Included)/Battery Charger | |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | Approx. 330 images (rear monitor), 310 images (LVF) with H-HS12035/Approx. 340 images (rear monitor), 320 images (LVF) with H-FS1442A/Approx. 330 images (rear monitor), 310 images (LVF) with H-FS14140 | ||
| DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 133.2 x 77.9 x 63.1 mm / 5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48 inch (excluding protrusions) | |
| Weight | Approx. 487g / 1.07 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)/Approx. 435g / 0.96 lb (Body only)/Approx. 597g / 1.32 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS1442A lens included)/Approx. 752g / 1.66 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS14140 lens included)/Approx. 790g / 1.75 lb (SD card, Battery, H-HS12035 lens included) | ||
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Operating temperature | 0 to 40 (32_F to 104_F) | |
| Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80RH | ||
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES | Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1)/SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.10/LoiLoScope (Trial version)/(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1) | |
| Standard accessories | DMC-GX8A Kit/Hot Shoe Cover, Body Cap, Battery Pack, Battery Charger, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, DVD, AC Cable*, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap/* Depends on the country or region. | ||
| CREATIVE VIDEO MODE | Exposure mode | Program AE / Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure | |
| INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1 | Lens Name | LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. | |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens) | ||
| Nano Surface Coating | Yes | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Yes (POWER O.I.S.) | ||
| Focal Length | f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm) | ||
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm | ||
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 | ||