Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 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
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
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The GF8 was launched 10 months earlier than the GX850 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF8 grades against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GX850
GF8 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GF8
GX850 | GF8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 10 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX850
GF8 | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has exterior measurements 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GF8 versus the GX850.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GX850 is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and GX850.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older GF8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX850-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-15 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 210 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $549 | $548 |