Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was released 5 years before the GF8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF3 scores against the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GF3 vs the GF8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GF8 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and GF8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.