Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 4 years after the GX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL8 scores versus the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 against the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and GX1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and GX1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent E-PL8 should have an advantage in sensor technology.