Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was announced 20 months after the LF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX8 grades vs the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 compared to the LF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and LF1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and LF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GX8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.