Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very well matched but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FX700 was launched 6 years before the GF8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FX700 grades against the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 versus the GF8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and GF8 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and GF8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF8 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.