Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe E-M10 II was revealed 2 months later than the GX8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GX8
| E-M10 II | GX8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus E-M10 II
| GX8 | E-M10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX8
| E-M10 II | GX8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2015 |  | July 2015 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II offers external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 II against the GX8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and GX8.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2015-07-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.77x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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) | 487 grams (1.07 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 842 | 806 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $898 |
