Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GF8 was announced 7 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a significant gap 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 LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF8 scores vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 comes with physical measurements 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 LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 versus the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and LX3.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GF8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.