Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was brought out 7 months after the GX8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PEN-F grades versus the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F has outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F against the GX8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GX8 is 84 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and GX8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern PEN-F provides an advantage in sensor tech.