Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF8 was manufactured 4 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF8 scores against the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax RZ18
GF8 | RZ18 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | September 2011 | Newer by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic GF8
RZ18 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax RZ18
GF8 | RZ18 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has physical 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 Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 and the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and RZ18.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GF8 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher GF8 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-15 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 2.80 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, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $549 | $210 |