Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8
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![Leica CL front Leica CL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-CL/Leica-CL-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8/Panasonic-GF8-front.jpg)
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Launched November 2017
(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
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.
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The CL was introduced 22 months later than the GF8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL matches up versus the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Panasonic GF8
CL | GF8 | |||
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Launched | November 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Leica CL
GF8 | CL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica CL and Panasonic GF8
CL | GF8 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica CL provides external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the CL vs the GF8.
![Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and GF8 is 82 and 90 respectively.
![Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and GF8.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica CL will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher CL should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Leica CL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica CL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-11-21 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/25000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots | 230 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $3,799 | $549 |