Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GF8Lumix DMC-GF3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 3:2 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3224, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceWhite balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
      White balance adjustment: Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
      Color temperature setting: 2500-10,000K in 100K
      White balance bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.8 fps3.2 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      flash off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.60 m at ISO 2006.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      DxO Low Light ISO459
      DxO Color Depth20.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini TypeC
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Dimensions107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz)264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Battery Life230 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor


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