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General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Brand Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-GF8 Lumix DMC-GF7 Lumix DMC-GF6 Lumix DMC-GF5 Lumix DMC-GF3 Lumix DMC-GF2
Predecessor Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Successor Model - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
MSRP - $599 / £429 (with 12-32mm lens) - With 14-42mm power zoom: US $749, With 14-42mm standard zoom: US $599 - -
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
Body Type Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless
Video Capture
Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Total Pixels 17 Megapixel 16.84 Megapixel 16.68 Megapixel 13 Megapixel 13 Megapixel 13 Megapixel
Effective Pixels 16 Megapixel 16 Megapixel 16 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel 12 Megapixel 12 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range 200 - 25,600 200 - 25,600 160 - 12,800 160 - 12,800 160 - 6,400 100 - 6,400
Boosted ISO Range 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600 160 - 25,600 - - -
Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Other Resolutions 4:3 (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) 4:3 (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 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048x1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504, 1440 x 1440 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 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 Ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
JPEG Quality Levels Fine, standard Fine, standard Fine, Standard Fine, Standard Fine, Standard Fine, Standard
Timelapse Recording
White Balance - - - - White 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 		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustments and color temperature settings of 2500-10000K in 100K increments
WB Bracketing 3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes 3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Autofocus Modes Multi-area
Center
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
Live View 		Multi-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 		Multi-area
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
Live View 		Multi-area
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
Live View 		Multi-area
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Live View
Lens Servo - Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, - -
Number of Focus Points 23 23 - 23 23 23
Number of Cross-type Focus Points - - 0 0 0 0
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-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Screen Type Tilting Tilting Tilting Fixed Fixed Fixed
Screen Technology TFT LCD TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Touch Screen
Screen Size 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0"
Screen Resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot 1,040k dot 920k dot 460k dot 460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition
Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage - - - 100% - -
Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec 60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/500 sec 1/500 sec 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec - - - -
Max Continuous Shooting 5.8 fps 5.8 fps 4.2 fps 4.0 fps 3.2 fps 2.6 fps
Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes Auto
auto w/redeye reduction
flash on
flash on w/redeye reduction
slow sync
slow sync w/redeye reduction
flash off 		Auto
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 		Auto
On
Off
Red-Eye
Slow Sync 		Auto
On
Off
Red-Eye
Slow Sync 		Auto
On
Off
Red-Eye
Slow Sync
Flash Range 5.60 m at ISO 200 4.00 m at ISO 100 6.30 m 6.30 m 6.30 m 6.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed - - 1/160 sec 1/160 sec 1/160 sec 1/160 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System - - - - - TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)
External Flash Connection - - - - - Hot Shoe
Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Exposure Metering Modes Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot 		Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Exposure Modes - - - - - Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) ±3 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) ±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) ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±1.3 (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
DxO Low Light ISO - - 622 573 459 506
DxO Color Depth - - 20.7 20.5 20.6 21.2
DxO Dynamic Range - - 10.6 10.0 10.1 10.3
DxO Overall Score - - 54 50 50 54
Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Internal Recording Modes - - - - - Yes
Interval Recording - - - - -
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit 30 min 30 min 30 min 30 min 30 min 30 min
Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output Micro Micro Mini Type C Mini TypeC Mini TypeC Mini Type C
Speaker Mono Mono Mono Mono -
Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Mono Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port
Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz - - - -
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC - - -
Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature - - - - - 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature - - - - - Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3") 107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.5") 108 x 67 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.46") 108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26") 113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3")
Weight (inc. batteries) 266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz) 266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz) 323 g (0.71 lb / 11.39 oz) 267 g (0.59 lb / 9.42 oz) 264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz) 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) - 7.4 x 5.4 x 3.8" 7.5 x 5.8 x 5" 9.4 x 4.1 x 5.7" - -
Package Weight - 1.7 lb 1.95 lb - - -
Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Battery Life 230 shots 230 shots 340 shots 360 shots 300 shots 300 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
Orientation Sensor -
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