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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is a high-performance rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and 4K video recording. It features Dual I.S. combining in-body and lens stabilization, and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. The GX8 is the flagship body in Panasonic's Lumix GX premium compact series.
Product released: August 20, 2015
Version 2.2, released July 20, 2016
Verified by LatestUpdate: June 18, 2026
New functions are added in 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 tracking AF usage is improved. Go to the firmware update service notice page.
This product has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued.
Panasonic typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 99 days.
Official Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 product page
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is a high-performance rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and 4K video recording. It features Dual I.S. combining in-body and lens stabilization, and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. The GX8 is the flagship body in Panasonic's Lumix GX premium compact series. It was originally released on August 20, 2015.
The latest firmware version for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is 2.2. It was released on July 20, 2016.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 firmware version 2.2 includes the following changes: New functions are added in 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 tracking AF usage is improved. Go to the firmware update service notice page.
To update the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 firmware, download the latest version (2.2) from Panasonic's website. Follow Panasonic's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from Panasonic's support page.
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 firmware (version 2.2) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/gx8.html
You can track Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 firmware updates automatically on LatestUpdate.io. We monitor Panasonic's releases and notify you when new firmware versions are available, so you never miss an update.
We have tracked 4 firmware versions for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 99 days. Panasonic releases updates to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified of future releases.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued. However, some products resume updates after extended periods. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified if a new update is released.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is manufactured by Panasonic. Visit the official product page for more information.