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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was brought out 20 months after the GF7 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL8 grades vs the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GF7

 E-PL8 GF7 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2015Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-PL8

 GF7 E-PL8 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF7

 E-PL8 GF7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 against the GF7.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GF7 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and GF7.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PL8 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography information
Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
71
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.79 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $308