Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched November 2016
- Newer Model is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Below, we will be matching up the Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively close but the TL (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TL was launched 9 months later than the GF8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL matches up against the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Panasonic GF8
| TL | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2016 |  | February 2016 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Leica TL
| GF8 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL and Panasonic GF8
| TL | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL compared to the GF8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and GF8.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TL has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern TL will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica TL vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica TL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-11-08 | 2016-02-15 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 4 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.8fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 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 | 400 images | 230 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC13 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $1,009 | $549 |