Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF8

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 4 years prior to the GF8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the GF8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and GF8.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.