Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 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
- Revealed February 2016
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF8 was revealed 4 years after the GX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GF8 scores against the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GX1
GF8 | GX1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF8
GX1 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX1
GF8 | GX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 against the GX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GX1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and GX1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer GF8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 7.60 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 318 grams (0.70 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $549 | $228 |