Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Successor is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF8 was launched 2 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF8 matches up vs the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GM1
GF8 | GM1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | December 2013 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF8
GM1 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GM1
GF8 | GM1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 has external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF8 vs the GM1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and GM1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and GM1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent GF8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-15 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 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 resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/500s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/50s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 266 gr (0.59 lb) | 204 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 230 pictures |
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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $549 | $750 |