The Micro 4/3 is the most established of all mirrorless camera systems in the world, in existence since 2008 with the launch of the Panasonic G1, and since then, dozens of different camera and lens models have been designed for this system. . in collaboration with Olympus. Et over the years, other companies have joined this system, such as Kodak and Blackmagic, to show how successful it is. And the latest release of this system was the Panasonic GX8, a very compact camera (the main lens of these mirrorless systems) but packed with features and a high level of image quality.
One of the biggest attractions of the GX series is the 90-degree mobile electronic viewfinder, something no other brand has ever thought about copying and also has a mobile OLED monitor. multi-level. With a very compact size and versatility in both scene display modes, this camera offers unmatched mobility. And the two main novelties are the presence of videos in 4K resolution (something that Panasonic has masterfully mastered since the GH4) and a waterproof housing, but that does not allow diving, by the way.
Panasonic GX8 Specifications
The big problem with the Panasonic GX8 seems to be the price, since although it is a small camera, Panasonic usually places high-tech components in the GX series that require higher costs. In the United States, the starting price will be $ 1,200 for the body alone. in black or black with silver accents with sales scheduled to begin on August 16. In the UK the body will cost £ 1000 while the 14-42mm lens kit will cost £ 1100, the 14-140mm lens kit will cost £ 1400 and the 12-35mm lens kit will cost £ 1700. At first, the European model does not have a menu in Portuguese. It is very likely that the American will, but we must be attentive to this detail.