Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF8 was released 19 months prior to the RX10 IV making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF8 grades against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony RX10 IV
| GF8 | RX10 IV |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic GF8
| RX10 IV | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2017 |  | February 2016 | Newer by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony RX10 IV
| GF8 | RX10 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GF8 and the RX10 IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and RX10 IV.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GF8 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2016-02-15 | 2017-09-12 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| 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 lbs) | 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 400 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $549 | $1,698 |