Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GF8 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
GF8 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | June 2012 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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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 |