Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II Comparison
We are providing a comparison table of the Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II mirrorless cameras with Micro Four Thirds image sensors.
The Panasonic Lumix GX8 camera features the company’s first Dual I.S (Image Stabiliser), a 20.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, a large tiltable LVF and 4K video recording capability.
The Olympus E-M5 Mark II mirrorless camera boasts a 40MP high resolution shot mode, achieved by shifting the sensor in half-pixel steps and capturing eight images over a period of one second. The camera announced in February, 2015.
Comparison Table of Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II Cameras
To see the differences between these two MFT cameras you can find the comparison chart of the Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Features | Panasonic GX8 | Olympus E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor resolution | 20.3 MP (effective) | 16.1 MP (effective) |
| Sensor Type / Size | Four Thirds / (17.4 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds / (17.4 x 13.0 mm) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift / Dual IS (with selected lenses) | Sensor-shift / 5-axis |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic VII Image Processor |
| AF System | 49-points – DFD Contrast AF, Starlight AF, New AF tracking algorithm | 81-points / Contrast-detect |
| Max shutter speed | 60 – 1/16000 sec | 60 – 1/16000 sec |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12 fps + 4K photo mode with Burst S/S (Start/Stop) and 4K pre-burst | 5fps unlimited JPEG and RAW (10fps with fixed focus and IS off) |
| Light Metering Sensor | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | 324 zones |
| ISO Sensitivity | 200 – 25600 (100 with boost) |
200 – 25600 (100 with boost) |
| Flash | No | No |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 sec | 1/250 sec |
| LCD | 3.0-inch OLED 1040K-dots Fully articulated Touch screen | 3.0-inch 1037K-dots Fully Articulated Touchscreen |
| Viewfinder | EVF 2360K-dots OLED 0.77x magnification (35mm equiv.) 100% coverage |
EVF 2360K-dots 100% coverage Magnification: 1.3x or 1.48x / 0.65x or 0.74x |
| Video Recording | 2160p 30/24 1080p 30 720p 60/30 480p 30 Stereo mic |
1080p30/24 (ALL-I or IPB) 1080p60 (IPB) 720p60/30/24 (ALL-I or IPB)Stereo sound |
| Mic socket | Yes | Yes |
| Build Quality | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Weather Sealing | Dust and Splash proof | Dust, Splash and Freezeproof construction down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit / -10 degrees Celsius |
| Built-in Wi-Fi / NFC | Wi-Fi + NFC | Wi-Fi |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | 310 |
| Weight | 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) | 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48″) | 124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77″) |
Above you can see the specs comparison table of the Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II cameras with Micro Four Thirds image sensor.
The GX8 has several advantages over the OM-D E-M5 Mark II like advanced DFD technology, more accurate light metering, 4K video recording and if needed NFC connectivity.
On the other hand the OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a smaller body compared to the GX8, more AF points and the innovative 5-axis IBIS with the 40MP High-Resolution capture.
