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Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ580Sensor size:four thirdsWeight:266 gBattery life (CIPA):230 shots

Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 58% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–˛Better than 58% of cameras
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 62% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

2.9

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

â–˛Better than 62% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ ÂŁ580

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Technical Specifications of camera Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

2.9

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
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When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

7.5

Price

6.0
Sensor size
four thirds
Sensor size
four thirds
â–˛ Better than 49% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as four thirds; it is larger than the sensor in 49% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 8.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–Ľ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
3.77 µm
Main camera pixel size
3.77 µm
â–˛ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.77 µm, which are larger than those in 60.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.1% of cameras.
Base ISO
200
Base ISO
200
â–˛ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 200 which is higher than that of 84.7% of cameras and equal to that of 13.9% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 25600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 25,600
â–˛ Better than 76% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25,600, which is higher than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 12.5% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–Ľ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
23
N. of focus points
23
â–Ľ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 23 focus points, more than the number offered by 44.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5.7% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–Ľ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–˛ Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–˛ Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps which is lower than that of 51.9% of cameras and equal to that of 8.7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–Ľ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–Ľ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
mirrorless
Weight
266 g
Weight
266 g
â–˛ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 266 g which is lighter than 66.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
107 mm
Width
107 mm
â–˛ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 107 mm which is narrower than 71.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
65 mm
Height
65 mm
â–˛ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 65 mm which is shorter than 66.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Thickness
33 mm
Thickness
33 mm
â–˛ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 33 mm which is thinner than 71.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
230 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
230 shots
â–Ľ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 230 shots, which is shorter than that of 79.1% of cameras and equal to that of 3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
680 mAh
Battery capacity
680 mAh
â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 680 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 92.7% of cameras and equal to those in 2.8% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–˛ Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–Ľ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–˛ Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–˛ Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–Ľ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–Ľ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 75% of models
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Supersonic Wave Filter.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Panasonic Image App
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 129 g lighter
    Weight
    266 g
    â–˛ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (266 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    266 g vs 395 g
  • 12.9 mm narrower
    Width
    107 mm
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (107 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    107 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13 mm thinner
    Thickness
    33 mm
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    33 mm vs 46 mm
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Supersonic Wave Filter.
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2016
    â–˛ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2016 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2016
    2,016 vs 2,013
  • 0.43 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    3.77 µm
    â–˛ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.8 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    3.77 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 100 higher base ISO
    Base ISO
    200
    â–˛ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 – >200
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (200 vs 100). The average camera has a base ISO of 100.
    200 vs 100
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 75% of models
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
    Touch AF works in live view / video use.
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 80% of models
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 90 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    120 s
    â–˛ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (120 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    120 s vs 30 s
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Panasonic Image App
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–˛ Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    four thirds
    â–˛ Better than 49% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (four thirds vs APS-C).
    four thirds vs APS-C
  • 440 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    680 mAh
    â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (680 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    680 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 100 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    230 shots
    â–Ľ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (230 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    230 shots vs 330 shots
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–Ľ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 93% less popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 3 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    70 points
    â–Ľ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 points – >94 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (70 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    70 points vs 73 points
  • 93% less popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2x more expensive
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 is more expensive than the average camera (ÂŁ580 vs ÂŁ290).
    ÂŁ580 vs ÂŁ290
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.01 vs 6.2).
    6.01 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–˛ Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    four thirds
    â–˛ Better than 49% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (four thirds vs APS-C).
    four thirds vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–Ľ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    70 points
    â–Ľ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 points – >94 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (70 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    70 points vs 73 points
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 440 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    680 mAh
    â–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (680 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    680 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 100 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    230 shots
    â–Ľ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (230 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    230 shots vs 330 shots

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05/05/2016
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What we like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for travel and daily carry
  • Excellent selfie features, including a 180-degree tilting touchscreen and advanced beauty retouch functions
  • Good image quality from the 16MP sensor, with sharp resolution and natural color reproduction
  • Fast and accurate contrast autofocus system
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for easy photo transfers and remote camera control via smartphone
  • Includes useful video modes like Time Lapse and Stop Motion Animation

What we don't like about Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF8

  • Lacks a built-in viewfinder, which can make it difficult to compose shots in bright outdoor lighting
  • Face detection can struggle with certain subjects, such as people wearing glasses or those in profile
  • Limited manual control dials, making manual shooting modes feel cumbersome compared to larger cameras
  • Small body size can be awkward to handle when using larger lenses
  • No in-body image stabilization (IBIS), requiring stabilized lenses for steady handheld shots
  • A very minor update over its predecessor (GF7), offering few new features beyond beauty modes

Verdict

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 is a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 16-megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor and a Venus Engine processor, delivering an ISO range of 100 to 25,600. Designed primarily for selfie enthusiasts, it includes a 3.0-inch 1,040k-dot touchscreen that tilts 180 degrees, alongside specialized beauty retouch and slimming modes. It supports Full HD 1080/60p video recording, built-in Wi-Fi for remote control, and a Contrast Detect AF system with 23 focus points. Main pros include its highly portable, lightweight 266g body and its versatile 'Self Shot' functions. However, it lacks a built-in viewfinder, environmental sealing, and in-body image stabilization, while its CIPA-rated battery life is relatively low at 230 shots.

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