OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic GX8

In this write-up, we will be matching up the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was launched 7 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the OM System OM-5 matches up against the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and GX8 is 80 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and GX8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer OM System OM-5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.