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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Revealed March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax 645D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was manufactured 6 years later than the 645D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 scores vs the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax 645D

 GF8 645D 
RevealedFebruary 2016March 2010More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic GF8

 645D GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax 645D

 GF8 645D 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 comes with 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) and the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GF8 versus the 645D.

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and 645D is 90 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and 645D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645D will offer extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GF8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
Pentax 645D Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645D Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Pentax 645D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2016-02-15 2010-03-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Available lenses 107 6
Focal length multiplier 2.1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
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 Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266g (0.59 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 230 images 800 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $549 $4,000