Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LF1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was launched 2 years later than the LF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 offers exterior 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 vs the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and LF1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and LF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 provides an advantage in sensor tech.