Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF7 was released 3 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF7 scores vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic ZS8
GF7 | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic GF7
ZS8 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic ZS8
GF7 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF7 and the ZS8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and ZS8.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $308 | $275 |