Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G10

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was announced 6 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL8 scores against the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys 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 G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic G10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 vs the G10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and G10 is 86 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and G10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL8 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.