Panasonic GX-8

[Range-rover]

Wow just saw the new GX-8 on youtube, 20 megapixel's, larger
body, looks like Pana has a winner on there hands.

Range

 

[kshapero]

Erase this thread now!!! GAS Attack. Help:bang:😱:bang:

 

[Larry H-L]

The in-body stabilization that works in concert with the OIS optical stabilization looks promising, this will appeal to low-light and hand-held video shooters as a companion body to their GH4s.

Many are upset with the larger body, but I am happy to see a larger body with more individual knobs, and fewer tiny menu buttons. I agree that it will probably become a popular body, will consider one myself once any bugs are worked out.

In the production bodies, I hope they decide to switch back to a 3.5 mic jack, like other Panny bodies.

 

[jesse1dog]

http://cameradecision.com/compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7

- an interesting link!
j

 

[GaryLH]

Now that Panasonic has the gm5, I think the larger body of the gx8 was the right way to go. If u want smaller body, go w/ gm5...there will most like be a gm6 w/ the new sensor eventually.

Gary

 

[aizan]

i think the larger body will be better, too. the gx7 was a little cramped, sorta like the x100.

 

[jsrockit]

I'm starting to prefer larger bodies too.

 

[Range-rover]

You think that's cramped the GX-1 now that's small.

 

[Bingley]

From the specs, it looks like the GX-8 is catching up to the Olympus E-P5, but with a 20 mp sensor. I'm not sure that 20 v. 16 mp in m4/3 makes that much difference. I've always liked Pany's control layout (I've got a GX-1).

 

[Range-rover]

It is a sweet little camera.

 

[Addy101]

The guys over at The Camerastore seem to like it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNIRBGXdxV4.

 

[biomed]

Definitely waiting before buying another camera body. I have two GX7 bodies and am very happy with them. I purchased after the GX7 became a bit harder to find. Got it at a bargain price. The GX8 looks great, but not in my near future.

 

[xvvvz]

>>Definitely waiting before buying another camera body.<<

Good to hear. We need someone to keep posting decent GX7 images in the GX7 Images thread 😉

Doug

 

[mh2000]

At $499 the GX7 looks more interesting to me! Cheap ******* still shooting an E-P1. 🙂

 

[GaryLH]

You'll be happy w/ the gx7. That is a great price.

Gary