Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GF8 was brought out 4 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF8 scores against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF8 versus the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and LS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GF8 will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern GF8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.