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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic GF8
(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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GF8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was introduced 22 months after the GF8 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 matches up versus the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic GF8

 G9 GF8 
IntroducedNovember 2017February 2016Newer by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic G9

 GF8 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GF8

 G9 GF8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 compared to the GF8.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GF8 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and GF8.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
66
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $549