Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Announced February 2016
- Old Model is Sony A6000
- Later Model is Sony A6500
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GF8 was introduced at a similar time to the A6300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF8 matches up against the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony A6300
GF8 | A6300 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic GF8
A6300 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6300
GF8 | A6300 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2016 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 against the A6300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and A6300.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6300 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-02-15 | 2016-02-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 404 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $549 | $889 |