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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 2 years later than the GF8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores against the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T100 GF8 
LaunchedMay 2018February 2016Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 GF8 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T100 GF8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the GF8.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and GF8 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and GF8.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
72
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (430 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max fps very slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
74
great battery life (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2016-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 430 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $549