Panasonic
Lumix GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
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Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.3 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
10 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
4-stop
Weight
487 g
Battery
330 shots
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Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix GX8
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Micro Four Thirds mount
60
First-party
70
Third-party
130+
Total available
Mount introduced 2008
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
133 × 78 × 63 mm · 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Fair- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (None) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 487g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Excellent- · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
- · 487g — easy to handhold for selfie video
Pros
- ✓ 20MP MFT sensor
- ✓ Weather sealed
- ✓ Tilting EVF
- ✓ 4K video
Cons
- – Large for GX line
- – Older stabilization
- – Superseded
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