Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
| GF8 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GF8
| Fujifilm X-E2S | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | February 2016 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic 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 |