Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was introduced 9 months later than the RX10 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GF8 grades vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF8 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF8 and the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and RX10 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GF8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.