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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was manufactured 2 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL9 scores versus the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GF8

 E-PL9 GF8 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2016Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus E-PL9

 GF8 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF8

 E-PL9 GF8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GF8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL9 against the GF8.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and GF8 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and GF8.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
low frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography information
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-08 2016-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 380 gr (0.84 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $549