Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic GX8

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic GX8, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100T was revealed 10 months before the GX8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100T & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100T Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100T provides physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and GX8 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100T and GX8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100T having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100T will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.