Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was launched 7 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL8 scores against the G1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 vs the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and G1 is 86 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and G1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-PL8 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 provides an edge in sensor innovation.