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Is the Panasonic GX8 good for Sports Photography?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
$494.95

Panasonic GX8 Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Panasonic GX8 has a score of 71 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Panasonic GX8 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Panasonic GX8 Review

Panasonic GX8 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
Panasonic GX8's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.
49 Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
Wireless Connection
It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Image Stabilization
Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.
Average Ergonomics&Handling
although not as good as a DSLR body, Panasonic GX8 is good enough for most conditions.

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Panasonic GX8 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3

Compare GX8 vs 1 V3

18 MP | 1-inch CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #149
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #87

Nikon 1 V3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
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Sony A7c

Compare GX8 vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #28
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #25

Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 96
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare GX8 vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #7
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #7

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging 100
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score 94
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape

Sony A6600

Compare GX8 vs A6600

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #53
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #38

Sony Alpha a6600
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 90
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1

Compare GX8 vs 1 AW1

14 MP | 1-inch CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #293
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #128

Nikon 1 AW1
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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