Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH5

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was introduced 3 months before the GH5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL8 matches up against the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the GH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GH5 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and GH5.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GH5 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.