Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was unveiled 2 years later than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF8 grades against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 has external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 against the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and MX-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF8 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger GF8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.