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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
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Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T100
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T200 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was launched 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T200 grades versus the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T200 GF8 
LaunchedJanuary 2020February 2016Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2780k1040kCrisper screen (+1740k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 GF8 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T200 GF8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T200 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T200 and Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 vs the GF8.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and GF8 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T200 and GF8.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T200 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography information
79
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (270 per charge)
66
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-01-22 2016-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,780k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 266 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $549