Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8/Panasonic-GF8-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
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The GF8 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 grades against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony A6400
GF8 | A6400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic GF8
A6400 | GF8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 35 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6400
GF8 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 provides 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) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF8 vs the A6400.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and A6400.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6400 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GF8 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic 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 pounds) | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $549 | $898 |