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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 4 years before the GF8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF8 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 GF8 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2012Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 GF8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the GF8.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF8 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and GF8.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography details
Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-28 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,169 $549