Panasonic GF8 vs Sony W610

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony W610, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and W610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was introduced 4 years after the W610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF8 matches up versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 versus the W610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and W610.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF8 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF8 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern GF8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.