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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF8 was brought out 3 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF8 scores against the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GH3

 GF8 GH3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2012More recent by 42 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic GF8

 GH3 GF8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH3

 GF8 GH3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 versus the GH3.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and GH3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern GF8 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
Panasonic GH3 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography information
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (540 CIPA)
weather proof
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography info
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 266g (0.59 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 812
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $549 $799