Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Released June 2021
(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
- Revealed February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

The Z fc was unveiled 5 years after the GF8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z fc scores against the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GF8
Z fc | GF8 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | ![]() | February 2016 | Newer by 66 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Nikon Z fc
GF8 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GF8
Z fc | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc has got physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z fc compared to the GF8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and GF8 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and GF8.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z fc will show extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Z fc should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-06-28 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 21 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 266g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $949 | $549 |