Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL8 was introduced 2 years after the GM5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL8 grades against the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GM5
E-PL8 | GM5 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | September 2014 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus E-PL8
GM5 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GM5
E-PL8 | GM5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 offers external 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 against the GM5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and GM5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger E-PL8 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 211 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 220 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $966 |