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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Updated by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF3 matches up against the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GX8

 GF3 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic GF3

 GX8 GF3 
AnnouncedJuly 2015August 2011More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX8

 GF3 GX8 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 versus the GX8.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and GX8 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and GX8.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GX8 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography information
Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
58
supports touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
features focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-11 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264 grams (0.58 lb) 487 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 75
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.6
DXO Low light score 459 806
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $360 $898