Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8
94 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
35
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX75 was launched 6 years earlier than the GF8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX75 matches up vs the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic GF8
FX75 | GF8 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FX75
GF8 | FX75 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2016 | June 2010 | More recent by 69 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF8
FX75 | GF8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX75 and the GF8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GF8 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and GF8.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX75 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 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/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $139 | $549 |