Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF8

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FX48 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the GF8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX48 scores against the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 against the GF8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and GF8.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX48 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FX48 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.