Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF8

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was launched 13 years before the GF8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up against the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R-D1 and the GF8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1 and GF8 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and GF8.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF8 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.