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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was announced 4 years after the ZS8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF8 scores against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic ZS8

 GF8 ZS8 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2011More modern by 56 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic GF8

 ZS8 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS8

 GF8 ZS8 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 compared to the ZS8.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and ZS8.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer GF8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
66
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-15 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $549 $275