Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was manufactured 9 months before the GF8 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 grades versus the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 vs the GF8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and GF8 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and GF8.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older G7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.