Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GX8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GX8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The GF5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GF5 matches up versus the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF5 versus the GX8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GX8 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GX8.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GX8 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GF5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.