Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic S2

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GF8 was brought out 4 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF8 matches up vs the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 vs the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and S2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF8 should have an edge in sensor tech.