Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GH5
| GF8 | GH5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GF8
| GH5 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | February 2016 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Sharper 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GH5 is 90 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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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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
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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Panasonic GF8 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
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
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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Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
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
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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Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
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
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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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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic 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 |