Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GF8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GF8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 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 synopsis of how the E-M5 matches up versus the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 vs the GF8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GF8 is 81 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and GF8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.