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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 3 years earlier than the GF8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GF8 Fujifilm X-M1 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2013More recent by 29 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-M1 GF8 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the GF8.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF8 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GF8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging info
31
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $549