Panasonic
Lumix GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
Released Jul 2015
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 9.3 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GX8
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 30 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GX8
133 × 78 × 63 mm
487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix GX8 is 3mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix GX8 is 256 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Lumix GX8 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX8
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GX8
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weight
487 g vs 743 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GX8 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix GX8 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX8 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GX8 is 20.3 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GX8 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX8 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX8 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GX8 reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX8 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix GX8 weighs 487 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix GX8 is 256 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX8 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix GX8: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GX8 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix GX8: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX8 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX8 launched at $1,199 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix GX8 is $5,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.