Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GF8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 4 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the GF8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and GF8 is 81 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and GF8.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-M10 IV to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.