Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF8

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was manufactured 17 months prior to the GF8 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 has external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL7 against the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and GF8 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and GF8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-PL7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.