Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was brought out 6 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 grades vs the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.