Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF8 and Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was manufactured 6 years before the fp L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF8 scores against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 features outside 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 Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF8 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 versus the fp L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and fp L.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF8 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GF8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.