Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P2 was announced 6 years prior to the GF8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GF8
E-P2 | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus E-P2
GF8 | E-P2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | April 2010 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF8
E-P2 | GF8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 compared to the GF8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GF8 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and GF8.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF8 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $799 | $549 |