Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF8

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 12 months later than the GF8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GF8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF8 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GF8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.