Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.