Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.