Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix GX8
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 45% above the 90-day low of $344 (seen May 3, 2026). 25% of the $1,999 MSRP. Prices are down 3.1% over the last 30 days.
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 47% above the 90-day low of $339 (seen Aug 7, 2026). 42% of the $1,199 MSRP. Prices are down 3.7% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II or the Panasonic Lumix GX8?
- The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is cheaper used: $499 against $500 for the Panasonic Lumix GX8, a gap of $1 (0%) as of 2026-10-29.
- What share of its launch price does a used Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II cost?
- About 25%: $499 used against a $1,999 launch price as of 2026-10-29.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix GX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Panasonic |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Panasonic 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5.5-stop | 5-axis Dual IS |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 574 g | 487 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 91 × 67 mm | 133 × 78 × 63 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2016-12-26 | 2015-07-16 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $1,999 | $1,199 |
| Current low | $499 | $500 |
| vs MSRP | -75% | -58% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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