Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 firmware

Panasonic Lumix · DMC-GX8 · DMC-GX8 · Body

Latest firmware for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is v2.2 (July 20, 2016).

Specifications

DMC-GX8 specifications

Body type
Rangefinder Style Mirrorless
Resolution
20.3 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13 mm
Processor
Venus Engine
ISO range
200–25600
Fastest shutter
1/8000
Burst rate
10 fps
Battery life
330 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Video
MPEG4, AVCHD
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
487 g
Dimensions
133 × 78 × 63 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$1199

Changelog

DMC-GX8 firmware changelog

  1. v2.1 v2.2

  2. v2.0 v2.1

  3. v1.1 v2.0

  4. v1.1 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 2.2 Latest Released Jul 20, 2016 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    New functions are added i​n Fn button.

    The option "Wireless Setup(Flash)" has been added to [Setting in REC mod] on the [Fn Button Set] of [Custom] menu.

    The option "Wi-Fi" and "LVF/Monitor Switch" have been added to [Setting in PLAY mode] on the [Fn Button Set] of [Custom] menu.

    The phenomenon that rarely freeze at the time of tr​acking AF usage is improved.

    Go to the firmware update service notice page.

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  2. Version 2.1 Released Feb 2, 2016 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    The frame of AF area is displayed in 4K ​Burst mode. (Except when the auto focus mode is set to [​49-Area] or [Custom Multi])

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  3. Version 2.0 Released Nov 25, 2015 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    [Post Focus] is now available. New fun​ction which enables the user to select in-focus area and pull out favorite shots, after shooting. Improved ​the compatibility of shutter remote. Go to the firmware update service notice page.

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  4. Version 1.1 Released Oct 14, 2015 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    Improvement of​ NFC connection. (For Japane​se model only)

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