Panasonic GF8 vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was announced 5 years after the WX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF8 grades vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 compared to the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The GF8 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern GF8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.