Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was launched 2 years after the GX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL8 scores versus the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the GX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and GX7.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger E-PL8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.