Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8
95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Launched February 2016
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FS42 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GF8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS42 scores against the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic GF8
FS42 | GF8 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FS42
GF8 | FS42 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2016 | April 2009 | Newer by 83 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic GF8
FS42 | GF8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS42 vs the GF8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and GF8.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF8 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 230 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $580 | $549 |