Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was unveiled 3 years before the GF8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the G6 matches up vs the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 vs the GF8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and GF8 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and GF8.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.