Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GF8

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GF8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was launched within a month of the GF8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PEN-F scores against the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the PEN-F vs the GF8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GF8 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and GF8.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus PEN-F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.