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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GF8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The R-D1x was revealed 8 years prior to the GF8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R-D1x scores vs the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GF8

 R-D1x GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Epson R-D1x

 GF8 R-D1x 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF8

 R-D1x GF8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x features outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x against the GF8.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and GF8 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and GF8.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (620g)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF8
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-27 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 235k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,709 $549