Profit from the lenses you currently possess while upgrading your camera body to the silver Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Deluxe Kit, available from B&H Photo Video.
Everything you need to go out the door and spend the day improving your photography abilities includes a 64GB SDXC memory card, a secure holster case with an adjustable shoulder strap, an extra rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and an extended 2-year drops and spills guaranteed.
The black Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 mirrorless camera, which has a 4K recording and an upgraded Micro Four Thirds sensor, is a sleek, small camera that can be used for a variety of multimedia recordings.
The GX8 is equipped with a high-resolution 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor and a Venus Engine image processor, which allows it to record 4K UHD movies at 30 or 24 frames per second, capture full-resolution stills at 10 frames per second with AF-S or 8MP stills at 30 frames per second with AF-S, and work in low-light conditions with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25600.
An innovative Dual I.S. technology, which makes use of both in-camera and in-lens image stabilization technologies to effectively decrease the appearance of camera wobble, adds to the photographic capabilities of the camera.
Additionally, the body design is distinguished by a sturdy magnesium alloy structure that combines a tilting 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a free angle 3.0 inch 1.04 million dot rear OLED touchscreen to accommodate operating from a range of angles.
The GX8 is an everyday camera with an expanded set of imaging characteristics and a pleasant form factor. It is developed with sophisticated multimedia capture in mind and offers an enhanced set of imaging features with a comfortable form factor.
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Specs
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other resolutions | 4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712) |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100) |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Image stabilization notes | Dual IS uses sensor and lens-shift (when available) |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, standard |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View |
| Digital zoom | Yes (2x-4x) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 49 |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | OLED |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.54× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes | MultiCenter-weightedSpot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Videography notes | 100Mbps bit rate for 4k |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
| Remote control | Yes (wired and via smartphone) |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Water and Dust resistant ) |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48″) |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes |
| GPS | None |
