Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GF8
GF7 | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GF7
GF8 | GF7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | February 2015 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GF8
GF7 | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic GF7 versus Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-01 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 230 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $308 | $549 |