Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95

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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G95

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL8 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G95 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic G95 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G95 conclusion.

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Differences

Olympus E-PL8 advantages over Panasonic G95

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
38 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
487g vs 746g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic G95 advantages over Olympus E-PL8

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus E-PL8, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus E-PL8 Shooter's Report

Weather-sealed build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Good AF performance; Unlimited 4K/30p video; V-Log L included.
No phase-detection autofocus; Below average battery life; No 4K 60p video frame rate.
Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL7

$599
4/3

$399
4/3

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Panasonic G95

Olympus E-PL7

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
4/3

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic G95

Panasonic GX85

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Thinner

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GH5

$599
4/3

Longer video battery life
Thinner

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic G9

$599
4/3

Longer video battery life
Thinner

$1065
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL9

$599
4/3

$700
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic G95

Olympus E-PL9

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

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