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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GX8
(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
  • Released July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GX8

 E-M10 IV GX8 
ReleasedAugust 2020July 2015Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 GX8 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX8

 E-M10 IV GX8 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
80
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
85
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic socket
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 487 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $898