Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic GF8

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was announced 5 years before the GF8 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 3D1 matches up versus the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 and the GF8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and GF8 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and GF8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.