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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GX1
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GX1

 GF8 GX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF8

 GX1 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX1

 GF8 GX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GX1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
66
has focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (300 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF8
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
33
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
32
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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