Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 19 months later than the GF8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 III scores vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III vs the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and GF8 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and GF8.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent E-M10 III will have an advantage in sensor technology.