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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GF8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ150 grades versus the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic GF8

 FZ150 GF8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FZ150

 GF8 FZ150 
LaunchedFebruary 2016April 2012More recent by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GF8

 FZ150 GF8 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 features external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 versus the GF8.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and GF8 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and GF8.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF8 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-11 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $549