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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic LF1

 GF8 LF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2013More recent by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic GF8

 LF1 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LF1

 GF8 LF1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
42
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
66
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-15 2013-11-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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) 7.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $549 $500