Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was announced 2 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL8 grades against the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and GM1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger E-PL8 will have an edge in sensor tech.