Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF8

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GF8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PM2 grades versus the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 vs the GF8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and GF8 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and GF8.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-PM2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.