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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon G1 X III
$1,099.00
15%
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Panasonic GX8

20 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic GX8
$997.99
17%
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Panasonic GX8 is a Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera with a 20.0MP Four Thirds sensor.
Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Canon G1 X III is ranked #3 out of 46 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 79 whereas Panasonic GX8 is ranked #2 out of 38 Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 83.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-07-16
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 487g. 133 x 78 x 63 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Compare
Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max Sensor Resolution 24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Weight 399 g vs 487 g 88 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area 13.84µm2 vs 11.16µm2 24% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 12.0fps vs 9.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life 330 shots vs 200 shots 130 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Price $998 vs $1,099 $101 cheaper
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Tilting Viewfinder Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization Optical vs Sensor-shift All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Environmental Sealing Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Dual-axis Electronic Level Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8. Canon G1 X III is 18mm narrower and 12mm thinner than Canon G1 X III but they have the same height of 78mm. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX8 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX8, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8.
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (88g ) than the Panasonic GX8 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX8, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic GX8 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the G1 X III and GX8 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Panasonic GX8. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GX8 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic GX8 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX8 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GX8 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
4X Optical Zoom
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
487g
Body Thickness 63mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GX8 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic GX8: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Panasonic GX8 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 44 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #79 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Panasonic GX8
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 114 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #47 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Panasonic GX8 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G1 X III and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G1 X III
Canon G1 X III
$1,099.00
15%
off

Panasonic GX8
Panasonic GX8
$997.99
17%
off

Panasonic GX8 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Brand Canon Panasonic
Announced 2017-10-25 2015-07-16
Body Type Large sensor compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Price $1,099.00 $997.99
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Four Thirds
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 332.27mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses n/a 92
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3″ 3″
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.77
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 487g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 133 x 78 x 63mm
Battery Life 200 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 75
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 806
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