Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was unveiled 21 months prior to the GX8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P5 scores vs the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 against the GX8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and GX8 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and GX8.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-P5 will be behind in sensor tech.