Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS20

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was announced 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF8 grades vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys exterior 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 versus the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and ZS20.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher GF8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.