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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was introduced 5 years prior to the GF8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX90 scores against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic GF8

 FX90 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FX90

 GF8 FX90 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF8

 FX90 GF8 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX90 vs the GF8.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and GF8.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX90 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
60
offers touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
66
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF8
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-08-26 2016-02-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $227 $549