Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG1X Mark IIIGX8
Alternate model number(s)
  • g1x iii
-
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20172015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115133
Width (mm)5163
Height (mm)7878
Weight (g)399487
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G1X Mark IIPanasonic GX7
Successor-Panasonic GX9
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.723.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score-75
Dxo color depth score (bit)-23.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-12.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-806
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 16000 x 4200(67.2 mp other)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 24064 x 2800(67.4 mp other)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4200 x 4000(16.8 mp other)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2800(16.8 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.38.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensCanon Zoom Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)10-
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selectionContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder type0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensorTilting 2360K-dot OLED, 1.54x / 0.77x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.77
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.54
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV stepsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white fluorescent
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, PanningPanorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • e-ttl with ex series speedlites
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description1.6 ft. (50cm) - 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 14.8 ft. (4.5m) (T)-
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb
  • wired remote switch
  • 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.430.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.410.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.38.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)23-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.47.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1636
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.47.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1632
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.120.18
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.06
Startup time (s)2.11.2
Play -> record time (s)1.40.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)200320
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • nb-13l lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.7 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.3 se
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows vista/7/8/8.1; silkypix: windows vista/7/8/8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, upgraded quad-core CPU Venus Engine image processor, Dual IS uses both IBIS and OIS



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