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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 5 years after the GF8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF8 
LaunchedSeptember 2021February 2016More modern by 68 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 GF8 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF8

 Fujifilm X-T30 II GF8 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the GF8.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF8 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and GF8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will result in more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
80
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touch screen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Panasonic GF8
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 30.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" 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 380 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $549