Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was introduced 5 months before the GF8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M10 II scores vs the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II against the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and GF8 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and GF8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.