Panasonic Lumix DMC GX8K 20.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.3 MP10.1 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Display TypeOLEDTFT
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandPanasonicCanon
ModelLumix DMC GX8K 20.3MP DSLR CameraEOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Model NameLumix DMC GX8KEOS 40D
Model NumberDMC-GX8K40D
SeriesLumixEOS
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.3 MP10.1 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)133.2 x 77.9 x 63.1 mm145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
Weight487 GM740 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Wide AngleYes-
Maximum BurstYesYes
Lens Attachment3D-
Temperature32 to 1040 to 40
Accessory ShoeHot Shoe-
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Sensor Size17.3 x 13.0 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
Maximum ISO25600 ISO6400 ISO
Maximum FPS25-
lens features
Lens TypeLUMIX G VARIO-
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds mountCanon EF mount
Lens Construction9 elements in 8 groups 2 aspherical lenses11 elements in 9 groups
Focal Length14-42mm-
Digital Zoom2x-
Optical Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary color filterPrimary RGB Color Filter
Dust ReductionYes-
Other Lens FeaturesSupersonic wave filter-
Compatible Lens-Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeOLED Live View FinderEye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 1.54x / 0.77x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-10.95x -1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4.0 - +3.0 dpt-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Viewfinder Eye Point21 mm22mm
Other Viewfinder Features-AF AF points, focus confirmation light, Exposure shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning, Flash flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light, Image monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information
focus features
Focus ModeAFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MFManual focus Autofocus Live View image interrupted for AF
Focus Range21-42 mmEV -0.5 ~18 ISO 100 at 73A DegreeF/23A DegreeC
Auto FocusYes-
Metering ModesMultiple / Center Weighted / SpotEvaluative metering linked to all AF pointsPartial metering approx. 9% of viewfinderSpot metering approx. 3.8% of viewfinderCenter-weighted average metering
White BalancingAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature settingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature 2,500~10,000K
Panorama TypeStandard / Wide-
Focus Points-9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYesYes
Spot Meter1 ShotYes
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV step+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
Manual ExposureYesYes
shutter features
Shutter TypeFocal-plane shutterVertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speed1/16,000 - 11/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3-stop increments, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Self-timerYesYes
Release Modes-Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Continuous Shots-High speed Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed Max 3 shots/sec.
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync.Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments
image features
Image FormatJPEG, RAW, MPOJPEG, RAW Canon CR2
Aspect Ratio43, 32, 169, 11-
Gross Pixel21.77 MP10.50 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYes-
Image Sizing5184 x 3888JPEG/Large Approx. 3.5MB 3,888 x 2,592JPEG/Medium Approx. 2.1MB 2,816 x 1,880JPEG/Small Approx. 1.2MB 1,936 x 1,288RAW Approx. 12.4MB 3,888 x 2,592sRAW Approx. 7.1MB 1,936 x 1,288
HDR SupportYes-
Slow MotionYes-
Still Image Size-3,888 x 2,592
display features
Display TypeOLEDTFT
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD DisplayOLEDTFT Color LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Display Image Resolution-approx. 230000 dots
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
WifiYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC-
Power Supply8.7W-
Power Requirement7.2V7.4 V DC
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Battery LifeApprox. 330 images rear monitor, 310 images LVF with H-HS12035Number of shots approx. *The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A *The figures above are based on CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association testing standards
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo, Wind-cut OFF / Standard / High-
SpeakerMonaural-
Audio FeaturesAVCHD Audio format Dolby Digital 2ch, MP4 Audio format AAC 2ch-
Looping VideoYes in 4K Burst S/S mode-
Audio Video InterfaceMonaural Type, NTSC/PAL-
Frame Rates in Video Modes25fps-
Video Format-DCF 2.0 Exif 2.21 JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Delete FunctionYes-
Silent Shooting-Provided Mode 1 and 2
Drive Modes-Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. delay
Shooting Modes-1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility

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