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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ100 matches up against the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GX8

 FZ100 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic FZ100

 GX8 FZ100 
ReleasedJuly 2015July 2010Newer by 60 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GX8

 FZ100 GX8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ100 vs the GX8.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and GX8 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and GX8.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
80
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-21 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 487 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $898