Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF8 was released 6 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GF8 matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic ZS3
GF8 | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | May 2009 | More recent by 83 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic GF8
ZS3 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS3
GF8 | ZS3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 versus the ZS3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and ZS3.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger GF8 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-15 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery form | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $549 | $200 |