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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 425
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
Summary
The Alpha a6300 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels). The Alpha a6300 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is very significant difference between these models because big sensor lets you to shoot pictures of the better quality. The Alpha a6300 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. This ISO numbers allow the photographer to shoot good quality pictures in dim light conditions. The Alpha a6300 has more presets of white balance - 10. This option gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a6300 provides more powerful 2x-8x digital zoom. The Alpha a6300 offers more number of focus points than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: 425 vs 49. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is produced with articulated:articulated display that will allow you to take images from any odd perspective. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6300 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is produced with a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has better lowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Alpha a6300 is produced with built-in flash. The Alpha a6300 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 400 shots with the Alpha a6300 and only 330 with the Lumix DMC-GX8. The Sony Alpha a6300 weighs 404g which is 83g lighter than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Alpha a6300 will become the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon