Panasonic GF8 vs Sony H55

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF8 and Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was announced 5 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF8 matches up vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 versus the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF8 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer GF8 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.