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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out around the same time to the GF8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GF8 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-E2S GF8 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the GF8.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GF8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
72
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging advice
35
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander 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
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $549