Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G8M Black
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and Venus engine, paired with 5-stop in-body stabilization, deliver 4K video and high-speed bursts in a weather-sealed, 715g body. Dual I.S. 2 and DFD autofocus improve stability and subject acquisition, while 4K Photo modes let you extract frames from 30fps sequences. It’s best for outdoor adventurers and hybrid shooters who need a durable, splashproof camera for travel and action, though the fixed display limits framing flexibility.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| Processor | Venus engine |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G8M | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 715 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G8M | 38.3 | 39.9 | 86.2 | 33.9 | 62.8 | 13.6 | 47 | 29.5 | 34 | 17.2 | 68 | 0 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 83.1 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 83.1 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 66 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 83.1 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall30.4
- Video37.4
- Travel30.8
- Youtube26.7
- Beginner20.8
- Vlogging21.4
- Streaming21.3
- Photography28.1
- Wedding Events36.1
- Sports Wildlife34
- Product Photography18.7
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