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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was unveiled 8 months later than the GF8 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL8 matches up against the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GF8

 E-PL8 GF8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2016Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus E-PL8

 GF8 E-PL8 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF8

 E-PL8 GF8 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 vs the GF8.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and GF8 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and GF8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger E-PL8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
49
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
72
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2016-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 266 gr (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $549