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Panasonic LUMIX GF8 Mirrorless Camera

The Panasonic DMC-GF8 is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera — with 1080p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

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Camera Overview — Panasonic DMC-GF8

The Panasonic LUMIX GF8 is a compact mirrorless camera built around a 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor powered by the Venus Engine image processor. It covers an ISO range of 100 to 25600, giving shooters flexibility across a range of lighting conditions. The autofocus system uses Contrast Detection and includes both Face Detection AF and Eye Detection AF with eye tracking and subject tracking capabilities — a welcome set of tools for portrait and people-focused shooting.

Burst shooting tops out at 5fps, and maximum still resolution is 4592x3448 pixels. On the video side, the GF8 records at up to 1080p/60fps in 8-bit, with frame rate options of 24fps, 30fps, and 60fps. The 3.0-inch LCD display offers 1040k dots of resolution, and the camera ships without a viewfinder.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, USB, and Micro HDMI output. The body itself is constructed from plastic, measures 107.0 x 65.0 x 33.0mm, and weighs just 266g — making it one of the lighter options in the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem. Storage is handled via SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards.

The camera has no weather sealing and no image stabilization of any kind, which are important considerations for buyers. A built-in flash and ISO standard hot shoe round out the feature set. Battery life is rated at approximately 210 shots.

Key Features — Panasonic DMC-GF8

16MP MFT Sensor: The 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with a 2x crop factor delivers a 4592x3448 pixel maximum resolution, suitable for everyday photography and moderate print sizes.

Venus Engine Processor: Panasonic's Venus Engine handles image processing, contributing to noise reduction and color rendering across the full ISO 100–25600 range.

Face & Eye Detection AF: Contrast-detection autofocus includes Face Detection, Eye Detection, and subject tracking across 23 focus points, making it practical for portrait and candid people photography.

1080p Video Recording: Records Full HD video at up to 60fps with 24fps, 30fps, and 60fps options, covering common frame rate needs for everyday video capture.

Tilting Touchscreen LCD: The 3.0-inch, 1040k-dot touchscreen tilts upward for selfie shooting, making it well-suited to vloggers and self-portrait users.

Built-In Flash & Hot Shoe: A built-in pop-up flash handles fill light in a pinch, while the Panasonic TTL-compatible hot shoe allows attachment of a more powerful external flash unit.

Camera Specifications — Panasonic DMC-GF8

Panasonic DMC-GF8 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesPortrait, Travel, Beginner-Friendly, Street
TypeMirrorless
SensorMicro Four Thirds (MFT)
Resolution16MP
ProcessorVenus Engine
ISO Range100 – 25600
AF SystemContrast Detection, Face Detection AF, Eye Detection AF
AF Points23
Max Photo Resolution4592x3448
Burst Rate5 fps
Max Video Resolution1080p
Max Frame Rate60fps

Description — Panasonic DMC-GF8

The Panasonic LUMIX GF8 is a compact mirrorless camera designed for everyday use, built around a 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor processed by the Venus Engine. The ISO range spans 100 to 25600, and the autofocus system combines Contrast Detection with Face Detection AF and Eye Detection AF, plus eye tracking and subject tracking for more responsive people photography. Still images are captured at a maximum resolution of 4592x3448 pixels with burst shooting at up to 5fps.

Video recording reaches 1080p at 60fps in 8-bit, with frame rate options including 24fps, 30fps, and 60fps. The rear 3.0-inch LCD display delivers 1040k dots of resolution. At 266g and measuring 107.0 x 65.0 x 33.0mm, the plastic-bodied GF8 is notably compact.

Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, USB, and Micro HDMI output. The camera accepts SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, includes a built-in flash and ISO standard hot shoe, and uses a Lithium-Ion battery rated at approximately 210 shots. Note that there is no image stabilization and no weather sealing.

Pros — Panasonic DMC-GF8

  • ✓Eye Detection AF and subject tracking (autofocus.eyeTracking, autofocus.subjectTracking) offer capable people-photography performance
  • ✓Lightweight plastic body at just 266g (bodyDesign.weight) makes it highly portable for travel
  • ✓ISO range of 100–25600 (iso.min / iso.max) provides meaningful flexibility in varied lighting

Cons — Panasonic DMC-GF8

  • ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital (imageStabilization.inBodyIS / imageStabilization.digitalIS are both false)
  • ✗No viewfinder (viewfinder: null), requiring full reliance on the rear LCD in all conditions
  • ✗Video is capped at 1080p/8-bit (videoSpecs.maxResolution / videoSpecs.bitDepth), with no 4K recording

Videos — Panasonic DMC-GF8

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Frequently Asked Questions — Panasonic DMC-GF8

What lenses are compatible with the Panasonic LUMIX GF8?+
The GF8 uses the Micro Four Thirds lens mount (mount.lens), which means it is compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses from Panasonic and other manufacturers supporting that mount standard. This is a widely adopted mount with a broad selection of available optics.
Does the GF8 have image stabilization?+
No. The GF8 has no image stabilization of any type — in-body IS and digital IS are both listed as absent (imageStabilization.inBodyIS: false, imageStabilization.digitalIS: false). Shooters needing stabilization will need to rely on stabilized lenses or a tripod.
What video resolutions and frame rates does the GF8 support?+
The GF8 records video at up to 1080p (videoSpecs.maxResolution) with frame rate options of 24fps, 30fps, and 60fps (videoSpecs.frameRates). All video is recorded in 8-bit color depth (videoSpecs.bitDepth). There is no 4K recording capability.
Does the GF8 have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?+
The GF8 includes Wi-Fi (connectivity.wifi: true) but does not include Bluetooth (connectivity.bluetooth: false). Wi-Fi can be used for wireless image transfer or remote camera control.
What memory cards does the GF8 accept?+
The GF8 accepts SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards (storageMedia). These are widely available card formats compatible with a broad range of card readers and accessories.
How heavy is the GF8, and does it have weather sealing?+
The GF8 weighs 266g (bodyDesign.weight) and measures 107.0 x 65.0 x 33.0mm (bodyDesign.dimensions). The body is made of plastic (bodyDesign.material) and has no weather sealing (bodyDesign.weatherSealing: None), so it should be kept away from rain and dusty environments.

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