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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was unveiled 6 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF8 matches up vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic TS10

 GF8 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic GF8

 TS10 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS10

 GF8 TS10 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 provides outside 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 against the TS10.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and TS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF8 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher GF8 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
66
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-15 2010-01-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 266g (0.59 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $549 $249