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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 4 years after the GF8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF8 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2016Newer by 57 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GF8 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-S10 GF8 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the GF8.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF8 is 73 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GF8.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
more heavy than competition (465g)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography advice
86
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
76
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465g)
66
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $549