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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was introduced 7 months prior to the LX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF8 scores vs the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic LX10

 GF8 LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic GF8

 LX10 GF8 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2016More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LX10

 GF8 LX10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF8 against the LX10.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and LX10 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and LX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF8 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GF8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
49
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
slow frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography details
66
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (310g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography highlights
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
38
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Other name - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-15 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
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/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
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 gr (0.59 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 230 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $549 $700