Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV and 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 IV (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was released 5 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GX8 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and GX8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.