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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GF8

 E-M10 II GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 GF8 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF8

 E-M10 II GF8 
LaunchedAugust 2015February 2016Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
73
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $549