Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Panasonic GF8

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.