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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the GF8 grades versus the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony ZV-E10

 GF8 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic GF8

 ZV-E10 GF8 
ReleasedJuly 2021February 2016Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony ZV-E10

 GF8 ZV-E10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 compared to the ZV-E10.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and ZV-E10 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GF8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
66
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
88
great battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography info
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 150
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266g (0.59 lb) 343g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $549 $699