Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G8M-K 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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-K | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 715 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G8M-K | 36 | 39.8 | 86.9 | 33.8 | 61.6 | 10 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 29.8 | 21.2 | 73.5 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 97.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.8 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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