Panasonic GF8 vs Sony W810

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and Sony W810, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was launched 2 years later than the W810 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF8 grades versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF8 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 vs the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher GF8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.