Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic S3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was introduced 5 years after the S3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF8 scores versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GF8 vs the S3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and S3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger GF8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.