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When it goes on sale in September, Panasonic's new GX8 will be the first Micro Four Thirds camera to break the 20-megapixel barrier.

Panasonic is set to release its newest G-series camera, the dust- and splash-proof Lumix GX8. The first Micro Four Thirds camera to crack the 20-megapixel barrier, the 20.3mp GX8 is also the first G-series camera with Dual IS, Panasonic's anti-shake system that combines sensor-shift and lens-shift technologies to achieve more stable hand-held images.

Other key features include 4K (3840x2160 at 30p/60Hz) video, maximum continuous shooting speed of 8 fps and a top ISO speed of 26,600.

Unusually, the GX8 has a tiltable electronic viewfinder with an impressive 2,360,000-dot resolution and 100% field of view. Panasonic says the response time from the OLED viewfinder and rear monitor is less than 0.01 seconds.

The autofocus system has also been beefed up, with the GX8's Contrast AF System using DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology which speeds subject acquisition (around 0.07 seconds) and improves focus accuracy. The contrast detect system can be used in light levels as low -4EV.

Wi-Fi and NFC are built in so users can connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet to share images or control the camera wirelessly.
DMC-GX8 will be available in September with pricing starting at $1,399 body only.





 

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