Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Announced March 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GH1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL8 was released 5 years after the GH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL8 scores vs the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GH2
E-PL8 | GH2 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | March 2011 | More modern by 67 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus E-PL8
GH2 | E-PL8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GH2
E-PL8 | GH2 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 and the GH2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GH2 is 86 and 70 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and GH2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-PL8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-03-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.60 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 gr (0.79 lbs) | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $1,000 |