Panasonic GF8 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF8 matches up versus the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 and the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger GF8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.