Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF8

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was released 6 years prior to the GF8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G10 matches up vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G10 compared to the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GF8 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and GF8.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GF8 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.