Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF7 was revealed 12 months earlier than the GF8 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GF7 matches up against the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 compared to the GF8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and GF8 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and GF8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged GF7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.