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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GF6 matches up vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GF8

 GF6 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GF6

 GF8 GF6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2013Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GF8

 GF6 GF8 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 compared to the GF8.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GF8 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and GF8.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max fps low (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography information
69
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
33
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-08 2016-02-15
Body design 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 323 grams (0.71 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 230 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $326 $549