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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(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
Sony A6300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony A6300

 GF8 A6300 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic GF8

 A6300 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6300

 GF8 A6300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2016Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6300 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF8
Street photography with Sony A6300
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
low frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
74
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
66
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
environment sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
Sony A6300 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
35
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Sony Alpha a6300
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