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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic GF1
(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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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

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).

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GF1

 E-PL8 GF1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016October 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper 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 dimension3"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).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
71
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
25
features face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic 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