Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Updated by Nikon A1000
(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
- Released February 2016
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon A900 and Panasonic GF8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A900 was brought out within a month of the GF8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A900 scores against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic GF8
A900 | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Nikon A900
GF8 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic GF8
A900 | GF8 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | February 2016 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A900 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A900 versus the GF8.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and GF8.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon A900 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 266 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 shots | 230 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $549 |