Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
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Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was released 7 years after the GF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL8 scores versus the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GF1
| E-PL8 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 85 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus E-PL8
| GF1 | E-PL8 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF1
| E-PL8 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 against the GF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and GF1 is 86 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and GF1.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-PL8 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2009-10-14 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 385 grams (0.85 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 380 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $500 | $400 |