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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GM1
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GM1

 GF8 GM1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016December 2013More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF8

 GM1 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GM1

 GF8 GM1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and GM1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
49
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography details
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography details
66
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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