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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was launched 7 years later than the GF8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the X-S20 scores versus the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GF8

 X-S20 GF8 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2016More recent by 89 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 GF8 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF8

 X-S20 GF8 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with 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 are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 and the GF8.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and GF8 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and GF8.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Street photography highlights
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
heavier than competitors (491 grams)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
87
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (750 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
77
great battery (750 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (491g)
66
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (750 per charge)
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competitors (491 grams)
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
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 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 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 All around 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 750 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $549