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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was unveiled 2 months later than the ZS100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF8 scores against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic ZS100

 GF8 ZS100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic GF8

 ZS100 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS100

 GF8 ZS100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2016Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF8 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and ZS100.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
49
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than average (312g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (312g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-15 2016-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.8fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266g (0.59 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $700