Canon 1200D vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 1200D versus Panasonic GF8, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 1200D (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1200D was launched 24 months prior to the GF8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1200D grades against the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1200D compared to the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and GF8 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and GF8.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1200D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1200D will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 1200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.