Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH4

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was brought out 2 years after the GH4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the GH4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and GH4 is 86 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and GH4.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer E-PL8 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.