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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2007
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF8 was released 8 years after the L10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF8 grades against the L10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic L10

 GF8 L10 
RevealedFebruary 2016December 2007Newer by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kClearer screen (+833k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic GF8

 L10 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10

 GF8 L10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 and the L10.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and L10 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and L10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GF8 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer GF8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
Panasonic L10 Sports photography information
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max fps low (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic L10 Travel photography advice
66
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L10 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-02-15 2007-12-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
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 266g (0.59 lb) 556g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 429
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $549 $350