Panasonic
Lumix GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GX8
Wins
Lumix S1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 10 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 30 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GX8
133 × 78 × 63 mm
487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix GX8 is 1mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 29mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix GX8 is 313 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Lumix GX8 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GX8
133 × 78 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GX8
133 × 63 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX8
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GX8
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix GX8
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.2, 77.9, 63.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
487 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GX8
Pros
- ✓20MP MFT sensor
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Tilting EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Large for GX line
- –Older stabilization
- –Superseded
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix GX8 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix GX8 — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX8 is 20.3 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX8 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX8 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX8 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix GX8 weighs 487 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GX8 is 313 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GX8: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GX8 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GX8: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX8 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX8 launched at $1,199 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GX8 is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.