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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF8 was released 10 months prior to the GH5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF8 matches up vs the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GH5

 GF8 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GF8

 GH5 GF8 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2016Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH5

 GF8 GH5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has physical 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 GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 versus the GH5.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GH5 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and GH5.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GF8 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
66
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
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 w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 230 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $549 $1,298