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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GF8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was released 4 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M1 III grades versus the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GF8

 E-M1 III GF8 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2016More recent by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 GF8 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GF8

 E-M1 III GF8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III and the GF8.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and GF8 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and GF8.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Panasonic GF8
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography information
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
66
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF8
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
33
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2016-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 23
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 266g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Launch pricing $1,800 $549