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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 16 months prior to the GX8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 scores vs the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic GX8

 E-M10 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus E-M10

 GX8 E-M10 
RevealedJuly 2015March 2014Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX8

 E-M10 GX8 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 against the GX8.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and GX8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (396 grams)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
67
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average (396 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (396g)
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-18 2015-07-16
Physical type 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 487 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 884 806
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $898