Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Announced March 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 23 months before the GF8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GF8
| Fujifilm X-E2 | GF8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-E2
| GF8 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 23 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GF8
| Fujifilm X-E2 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions 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 Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the GF8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GF8.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-03-05 | 2016-02-15 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 350g (0.77 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 photos | 230 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $450 | $549 |
