Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled very close to the GX8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX8 is 79 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.