Nikon D610 vs Panasonic GF8

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D610 versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D610 was introduced 3 years prior to the GF8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the D610 scores versus the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D610 compared to the GF8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and GF8 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and GF8.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D610 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D610 will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.