Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the GX8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 grades vs the GX8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 and the GX8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GX8 is 81 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and GX8.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GX8 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 will be behind in sensor technology.