Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 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
- Announced September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Announced December 2013
- Updated by Panasonic GM5
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GM1
E-PL8 | GM1 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | December 2013 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 1036k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-PL8
GM1 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GM1
E-PL8 | GM1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $750 |