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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 3 years prior to the G95 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL8 scores vs the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic G95

 E-PL8 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-PL8

 G95 E-PL8 
IntroducedApril 2019September 2016Newer by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G95

 E-PL8 G95 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 features outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 against the G95.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and G95.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic G95 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
71
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging features
Panasonic G95 Vlogging features
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2019-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 16MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $998