JustinJoyfish
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29mins 59sec recording ONLY for European countries models GX8.
Non European countries did.not have this recording restriction.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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29mins 59sec recording ONLY for European countries models GX8.
Non European countries did.not have this recording restriction.
jeff7id
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Does Dual I.S. kill IBIS ? :think:
According to Panasonic, their O.I.S. lenses correct for two axes of motion, while the sensor shift mechanism can compensate for four, which altogether provides 3.5x better stabilization performance at wide-angle and 1.5x better performance at telephoto compared to the earlier GX7.
6 Axes Stabilisation
Dual IS in PHOTO and VIDEO
This is the most advance m4/3 mirrorless !!!
According to Panasonic, their O.I.S. lenses correct for two axes of motion, while the sensor shift mechanism can compensate for four, which altogether provides 3.5x better stabilization performance at wide-angle and 1.5x better performance at telephoto compared to the earlier GX7.
6 Axes Stabilisation
Dual IS in PHOTO and VIDEO
This is the most advance m4/3 mirrorless !!!
jeff7id
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GX8 is more advanced than EM5ii
how much is it?
grantyale
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I like my GX7 - decent video quality, somewhat helpful IBIS, good grip and button layout, but misses auto ISO in M mode, no flash in continuous shooting, and high noise in long exposure.
GX8 seems to have a better EVF (no rainbow, larger, higher eye relief), video at 4K, DFD AF, Dual IS, but is larger, heavier, pricier, and a exposure compensation dial that has been reported not to work in M mode with Auto ISO. The only OIS lens I have is the new 14-140, so it's a pity there is still no video IS with any of my Olympus lenses or the 25/1.4.
GX8 seems to have a better EVF (no rainbow, larger, higher eye relief), video at 4K, DFD AF, Dual IS, but is larger, heavier, pricier, and a exposure compensation dial that has been reported not to work in M mode with Auto ISO. The only OIS lens I have is the new 14-140, so it's a pity there is still no video IS with any of my Olympus lenses or the 25/1.4.
This is still an 4 axis setup. Olympus has the 5th axis but as long as GX8 works well enough, no matter 2/4/5/6 axis, it is a good camera.
I like the articulating OLED screen. With Microphone input port and 4K, it is a winner. More reasons for me to keep my 12-35 instead of getting the 12-40 from Olympus for the video. Shame that IBIS does not work for video else it will be a great camera.
At USD1199 or SGD1799, it is expensive. I will probably get it 6 months after launch from HK at maybe SGD1000-1100.
I like the articulating OLED screen. With Microphone input port and 4K, it is a winner. More reasons for me to keep my 12-35 instead of getting the 12-40 from Olympus for the video. Shame that IBIS does not work for video else it will be a great camera.
At USD1199 or SGD1799, it is expensive. I will probably get it 6 months after launch from HK at maybe SGD1000-1100.
confirmed ?
SNAPDINER
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BnH in New York has the recording specs as 29mins 59 secs.
jeff7id
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Has Panasonic DMC-GX8 SURPASSED Olympus E-M1?
DIFFERENCES:
GX8 Max Image Resolutions : 20.3Mp, 5184(W) x 3888(H)
E-M1 Max Image Resolutions : 16Mp, 4608 (W) x 3456 (H)
GX8 Image Processor : new quad-core Venus Engine
E-M1 Image Processor : TruPic VII image processor
GX8 Image stabilization : Sensor shift (4-axis) + O.I.S. (2-axis) aka Dual I.S. (only for Panasonic lenses with O.I.S. after firmware update)
E-M1 Image stabilization : Sensor shift (5-axis) aka I.B.I.S. (for all lenses)
GX8 Video stabilization : E.I.S (3-axis) + O.I.S. (2-axis) (only for Panasonic lenses with O.I.S. after firmware update)
E-M1 Video stabilization : Sensor shift (5-axis) aka I.B.I.S. (for all lenses)
GX8 LCD Screen Resolution : 1040K 3inch OLED vari-angle touch screen
E-M1 LCD Screen Resolution : 1037K 3inch tilting touch screen
GX8 EVF : 2360k dot OLED LVF (EVF) Tiltable, 0.77x magnification
E-M1 EVF : 2360k dot LCD (EVF) Non-Tiltable, 0.74x magnification
GX8 Fastest Shutter : 1/8000s, 1/16000s with electronic shutter
E-M1 Fastest Shutter : 1/8000s only
GX8 continuous shooting : 8fps (focus only on 1st frame), 6fps with A-FC
E-M1 continuous shooting : 10fps (focus only on 1st frame), 6.5fps with A-FC
GX8 Max Video Resolutions : Full HD (1920x1080 60fps), 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30fps
E-M1 Max Video Resolutions : Full HD (1920x1080 30fps)
GX8 Weight : 487g
E-M1 Weight : 442g
GX8 Size : 133mm (W) x 78mm (H) x 63mm (D)
E-M1 Size : 130mm (W) x 94mm (H) x 63mm (D)
GX8 Connectivity : Wi-Fi / NFC
E-M1 Connectivity : Wi-Fi only
GX8 Battery Life (CIPA) : 340 shots
E-M1 Battery Life (CIPA) : 350 shots
SIMILARITIES:
ISO range: 100-25600
Mic socket: available
Body sealed: Splash / dust proof magnesium alloy body
GX8 FEATURES:
GX8 gain a new Post Focus feature, allowing to select a focus point after taking an image.
(GX8 will fire a series of 4K images at a rate of 30 fps while the Contrast AF and Depth-From-Defocus system shifts the lens to set focus on around 50 different areas).
Autofocus also has a significant boost using DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology to speed up focus acquisition to about 0.07 seconds and greatly improving tracking focus. The contrast detect system can also be used down in light levels as low -4EV, as claimed by Panasonic.
DIFFERENCES:
GX8 Max Image Resolutions : 20.3Mp, 5184(W) x 3888(H)
E-M1 Max Image Resolutions : 16Mp, 4608 (W) x 3456 (H)
GX8 Image Processor : new quad-core Venus Engine
E-M1 Image Processor : TruPic VII image processor
GX8 Image stabilization : Sensor shift (4-axis) + O.I.S. (2-axis) aka Dual I.S. (only for Panasonic lenses with O.I.S. after firmware update)
E-M1 Image stabilization : Sensor shift (5-axis) aka I.B.I.S. (for all lenses)
GX8 Video stabilization : E.I.S (3-axis) + O.I.S. (2-axis) (only for Panasonic lenses with O.I.S. after firmware update)
E-M1 Video stabilization : Sensor shift (5-axis) aka I.B.I.S. (for all lenses)
GX8 LCD Screen Resolution : 1040K 3inch OLED vari-angle touch screen
E-M1 LCD Screen Resolution : 1037K 3inch tilting touch screen
GX8 EVF : 2360k dot OLED LVF (EVF) Tiltable, 0.77x magnification
E-M1 EVF : 2360k dot LCD (EVF) Non-Tiltable, 0.74x magnification
GX8 Fastest Shutter : 1/8000s, 1/16000s with electronic shutter
E-M1 Fastest Shutter : 1/8000s only
GX8 continuous shooting : 8fps (focus only on 1st frame), 6fps with A-FC
E-M1 continuous shooting : 10fps (focus only on 1st frame), 6.5fps with A-FC
GX8 Max Video Resolutions : Full HD (1920x1080 60fps), 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30fps
E-M1 Max Video Resolutions : Full HD (1920x1080 30fps)
GX8 Weight : 487g
E-M1 Weight : 442g
GX8 Size : 133mm (W) x 78mm (H) x 63mm (D)
E-M1 Size : 130mm (W) x 94mm (H) x 63mm (D)
GX8 Connectivity : Wi-Fi / NFC
E-M1 Connectivity : Wi-Fi only
GX8 Battery Life (CIPA) : 340 shots
E-M1 Battery Life (CIPA) : 350 shots
SIMILARITIES:
ISO range: 100-25600
Mic socket: available
Body sealed: Splash / dust proof magnesium alloy body
GX8 FEATURES:
GX8 gain a new Post Focus feature, allowing to select a focus point after taking an image.
(GX8 will fire a series of 4K images at a rate of 30 fps while the Contrast AF and Depth-From-Defocus system shifts the lens to set focus on around 50 different areas).
Autofocus also has a significant boost using DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology to speed up focus acquisition to about 0.07 seconds and greatly improving tracking focus. The contrast detect system can also be used down in light levels as low -4EV, as claimed by Panasonic.
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I saw many comments on DPreview about how good or bad this camera is. IMHO, this is just one of the many bodies offered.
G series- Pro body good for big lenses and good grip
GH series - Pro bidy and for video users
GX series - Premium styling with big lenses and big features
GM series - Compact styling good for pancakes
GF series - Fun and compact good for pancakes
The GX8 will fit a market where u have a G series or EM1 or EM5 II and still need 4K video in a compact size. Pricing is too high and may scare away potential users.
Currently, Olympus has the following range:
EM1 series - For old time owners of 43 lenses
EM5 series - Pro photo body for pro lenses
EM10 series - Entry level SLR style body.
EP series - Premium styling body
EPL series - Entry level body but not so compact.
I always thought Panasonic got their series right than Olympus although I don't have a Panasonic body until today.
G series- Pro body good for big lenses and good grip
GH series - Pro bidy and for video users
GX series - Premium styling with big lenses and big features
GM series - Compact styling good for pancakes
GF series - Fun and compact good for pancakes
The GX8 will fit a market where u have a G series or EM1 or EM5 II and still need 4K video in a compact size. Pricing is too high and may scare away potential users.
Currently, Olympus has the following range:
EM1 series - For old time owners of 43 lenses
EM5 series - Pro photo body for pro lenses
EM10 series - Entry level SLR style body.
EP series - Premium styling body
EPL series - Entry level body but not so compact.
I always thought Panasonic got their series right than Olympus although I don't have a Panasonic body until today.
Ok, you can start by buying GX8 then ... lol .. :bsmilie: :gbounce::cheergal::cheers:
Anson
Senior Member
If they do, they would be launching a m43 camera too. Haha
Heh heh. But I'm am indeed impressed with the 20mp resolution. It's been a while at 16mp.
Anson
Senior Member
Personally I rather they improve the DR & ISO performance to match those on the Fujifilm. If it does, it would be really be a game changing.
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