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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF8 was unveiled 2 years after the GH4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF8 scores against the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GH4

 GF8 GH4 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GF8

 GH4 GF8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH4

 GF8 GH4 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 provides exterior dimensions 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 GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 versus the GH4.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and GH4 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and GH4.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent GF8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
66
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (560g)
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-15 2014-02-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 17.00 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/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 230 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $549 $1,500