Lumix GX8: Panasonic breaks through the roof of 16 MP and has the mirrorless from 20.3MP.

Panasonic renews one of its mirror without presenting Lumix GX8 model that reflects the heritage of GX7. Some details based on the model remain unchanged.

Panasonic has accustomed to periods when the ads come in bursts and even this first part of the summer the Japanese manufacturer was not spared. A short distance from the arrival on the market of mirrorless Lumix G7, Panasonic renews one of its mirror without presenting Lumix GX8 model that reflects the heritage of GX7.

Some details remain unchanged based on the model, from boxy styling and slightly retro, up to the particular electronic viewfinder pivots through 90°, can also be used in version cockpit. Swiveling the display it is also equipped with touch screen technology.

The new Panasonic Lumix GX8 was deeply updated inside, from Digital Live MOS sensor 20.3 megapixels, which raises the resolution over the 16-megapixel Panasonic that was anchored for some time, thus exceeding even the top of the range Lumix GH4. From the latter GX8 inherits the fast system auoto focus contrast Depth From Defocus (DFD) that leverages the mapping of blurred all optical system Lumix and reads the scene managed to work on distance, almost like an auto focus phase detection.

In addition, as stated by Panasonic, by using a new algorithm, LUMIX GX8 offers increased performance by 200% compared to the LUMIX GX7 tracking of the subject: the new tracking system also takes into account the size and the displacement vector of the subject.

If Lumix GX7 had been noticed for the shutter up to 1/8000s the new Lumix GX8, thanks to the possibility of using an electronic shutter, goes up to 1/16,000s. One of the most interesting features of the new Lumix GX8 is the Dual IS: By combining the optical stabilization system into the lens stabilizer integrated in the machine body promises still photos in all conditions, even the most difficult. For this new mirrorless Panasonic has focused heavily on 4K video, even with 4K Photo function, which we have enjoyed on G7, to extrapolate 8-megapixel image from a gust to 4K.

Among other features, Lumix GX8 offers a body clogged magnesium alloy resistant to water and dust. There are also Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC. Then we find: Panorama mode Multiple, microphone input (although in version 2.5 mm), viewfinder LVF with 21mm eye relief for ease of use with glasses, Focus Peaking, proximity sensor, silent mode, burst to 8fps (AF-S) or 6fps (AF-C) Time Lapse and Stop Motion.