Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was announced 10 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF8 matches up vs the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 provides outer 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 Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 compared to the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GF8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.