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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(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
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF8

 GF2 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF8 GF2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2011Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF8

 GF2 GF8 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
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