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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic GF8

 FX700 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FX700

 GF8 FX700 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF8

 FX700 GF8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-21 2016-02-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $549