Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
- New Model is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched April 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL8 grades vs the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic GX85
| E-PL8 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-PL8
| GX85 | E-PL8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic GX85
| E-PL8 | GX85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | April 2016 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL8 against the GX85.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and GX85.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the age of the products into consideration.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography details
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
bad battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2016-04-05 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 357g (0.79 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 662 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $500 | $800 |