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206 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 206 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the viewfinder and image quality. The screen and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the battery, and the flash and exposure get less positive comments.
performance, usability, screen, image quality, viewfinder
exposure, flash
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The screen and size are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the flash. There are some mixed reviews about the image stabilizer.
usability, size, screen, image quality, portability
flash
90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the viewfinder and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the lens, while some have doubts about the battery and connectivity.
usability, performance, portability, image quality, viewfinder
focus, connectivity, battery
95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the price. The focus is also appreciated.
focus, price
100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : TrustedReviews (trustedreviews.com)
The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a compact system camera that looks more like an old rangefinder model than your average CSC. It's big, offers as many controls as the cockpit of a jet plane and an excellent EVF too.
Excellent speed and burst options ; Comprehensive control ; Great EVF
Large frame ; MFT sensor limits high-ISO performance
Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)
Panasonic's first 20MP CSC impresses in every respect
New 20MP sensor ; Magnesium alloy, dust- and splash-proof build ; Excellent viewfinder
No drive mode dial ; Larger than the GX7 ; Four Thirds type sensor is smaller than APS-C format competition
With G, GM, GF, GH and GX lines, Panasonic's G series of compact system cameras can get a little confusing. The GX models have a flatter, more rectangular shape than the SLR-like G and GH ranges, and they're more advanced than the GF and GM cameras....
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
It's been almost exactly two years since we last saw a GX-series model – the viewfinder-laden "flat" compact system camera series – in 2013's excellent Lumix GX7 . But with the new GX8, we see the shifting focus of Panasonic as a camera company: to aim...
Exceptional viewfinder scale and resolution, new vari-angle touchscreen, sturdy and water-resistant build, fast autofocus system, physical controls, 4K options, silent operation option
No drive mode dial, larger and more expensive than GX7, accidental focus point adjustment via touchscreen, battery life limitations, continuous AF not faultless
What many will want to know is whether the Lumix GX8 is worth its four-figure asking price. Its on-board viewfinder is a competition killer so, with that in mind, the answer is a resounding yes.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is a compact system camera aimed squarely at photography enthusiasts, where the mix of a 20Mp micro four-thirds sensor, high-end features and cool retro looks should help it compete with the likes of the Olympus OM-D-EM-5...
Expert review by : David Thorpe (ephotozine.com)
David Thorpe compares the Olympus PEN-F to the Panasonic Lumix GX8 - both Micro Four Thirds cameras feature a 20 megapixel sensor and rangefinder styling.
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
A high-end camera that produced inconsistent image quality
Good manual control ; Hinged EVF and LCD ; Fast performance
Image quality not as crisp as we expected ; Focus and clarity were inconsistent in our tests ; Focus peaking feature too subtle
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 offers a quick burst rate, in-body stabilization, and 4K video recording, making it a strong contender in the premium mirrorless camera space.
Expert review by : Jeff Keller , Samuel Spencer (dpreview.com)
At first glance, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 looks like just another rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. But flip it around and you quickly notice it's unique tilting electronic viewfinder, one of several features that make this camera stand out from...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 stands out from the Micro Four Thirds crowd for quite a few reasons, with the most obvious being its tilting electronic viewfinder, which it inherited from its predecessor, the
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)
Incorporating all of Panasonic's latest technology, including a brand new 20-megapixel Four Thirds sensor, the Lumix GX8 finally challenges Olympus' OM-D lineup.
Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)
The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a fantastic ILC, providing great image quality and performance. Offering 4K resolution video with full manual control allows the GX8 to be just as equipped for videographers, as it is for photographers. Read more in our Full...
Great image quality in both iAuto and Program shooting modes ; Excellent overall performance from the AF and Burst shooting modes ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Weather-sealed body protects from splashes and dust ; Two...
No built-in flash to add additional light ; Priced higher than some of its competition ; Exposure compensation dial can easily be turned when changing the shooting mode
The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is a fantastic ILC, providing great image quality and performance. Offering 4K resolution video with full manual control allows the GX8 to be just as equipped for videographers, as it is for photographers. Read more in our
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