Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Later Model is Panasonic GF3
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF2 was announced 6 years earlier than the GF8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF2 matches up vs the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GF2
GF8 | GF2 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2011 | Newer by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF8
GF2 | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 offers external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 vs the GF8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and GF8.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GF8 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-24 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 266g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $330 | $549 |