Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax X90

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax X90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and X90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was introduced 5 years after the X90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GF8 grades vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys 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 X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 against the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and X90.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF8 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern GF8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.