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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GX850
(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).

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GX850

 GF8 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GF8

 GX850 GF8 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2016Fresher by 10 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX850

 GF8 GX850 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography highlights
66
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
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