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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic GX8

 PEN-F GX8 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2015More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus PEN-F

 GX8 PEN-F 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX8

 PEN-F GX8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Street photography advice
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
80
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
no phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
75
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (330 shots)
73
environment sealing
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging features
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX8
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-27 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 487 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 894 806
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $898