Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 3 years after the GF8 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-T30 | GF8 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Fujifilm X-T30
GF8 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GF8
Fujifilm X-T30 | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the GF8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF8 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF8.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 shots | 230 shots |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $899 | $549 |