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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5184 x 3888
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and Dust resistant )
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,764,800
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
Summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 maximum resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a wider ISO range of 200-25600 in compare with 125-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to make good quality pictures in dim light conditions. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 49 vs 23. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has articulated LCD that will allow the photographer to make high quality selfies.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is produced with built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is weather sealed which means that the camera provides protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 350 shots with the Lumix DMC-GX7 and only 330 with the Lumix DMC-GX8. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 weighs 402g which is 85g less than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.
The Lumix DMC-GX8 has 9 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 only 5 so the Lumix DMC-GX8 will be the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon