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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was unveiled 14 months later than the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF8 scores versus the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic SZ10

 GF8 SZ10 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2015More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic GF8

 SZ10 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic SZ10

 GF8 SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 and the SZ10.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and SZ10.

All in all, the two cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GF8 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent GF8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
66
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-15 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $549 $200