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Olympus PEN E-PL8
77 PixelMeter Score 10 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Stylish and attractive aesthetic
  • Useful tilting touchscreen and in-body image stabilization
  • Compact and highly portable design
  • Quality image output with reliable color rendering
  • Fast autofocus and burst shooting capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Ergonomic limitations including a lack of a secure grip and delicate build
  • Lacks a built-in flash and includes only an external unit
  • Limited video features such as 1080p resolution and no microphone input
  • Minimal improvements over the previous model
  • Lacks an integrated viewfinder

Announcement date Announcement date September 19, 2016
Launch price Launch price $549
Sensor Sensor 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS

Announcement date Announcement date September 19, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $549
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format Micro Four Thirds
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 17 x 13 mm
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 16:9

Still bit depth Still bit depth 12-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
AF points AF points 81
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 60s, Bulb
Metering modes Metering modes Average, Center-Weighted Average, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)

Battery Battery BLS-50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 350 shots

Weight Weight 357g (12.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None