Olympus PEN E-PL8 White 2016
The 16MP Live MOS sensor and 3-axis in-body stabilization deliver sharper handheld shots, while the 180-degree downward flip touchscreen enables a dedicated selfie mode for both stills and video. Its retro-styled, 499g body combines portability with a tactile build quality that stands out in the entry-level mirrorless segment. This camera is best for vloggers and beginners who prioritize easy self-recording and sharing over 4K video or weather-sealed durability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong af (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8.5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 40 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | 67.1 | 33.8 | 64.6 | 56.1 | 19.3 | 10.7 | 44.6 | 81 | 26.9 | 43.7 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 98 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 93.3 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81 | 82.7 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 92.9 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 94.9 | 86.6 | 94.6 | 89.9 | 88.4 | 58 | 96.2 | 99.4 | 62.9 | 92.7 | 96.7 | 95.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 54.2 | 88.5 | 81 | 93.3 | 92.7 | 78.4 | 95.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 79.7 | 87.5 | 95.2 | 87.3 | 83.6 | 51.4 | 89.9 | 81 | 93.3 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 82.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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