Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was announced 2 years later than the LF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF8 matches up versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 compared to the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and LF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF8 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.