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 | DJI Osmo Action Action 4 | LOUM VE418 | Gavonde W05 | LIYTIFOR LR1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | action | compact | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 10MP 1/1.7-inch | 88MP | 64MP | 80MP 1/2.3-inch |
| AF Points | 81 | 1053 | - | - | - | - |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 40 | 120 | 15 | 5 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K | 8K @60fps | 5K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 609 | 145 | - | 848 | 290 |
| 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 |
| DJI Osmo Action Action 4 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 67.4 | 98.1 | 86 | 4 | 0.5 | 50.7 | 0 | 63.9 | 86.7 | 69.5 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 71.8 | 84.3 | 80.5 | 44.6 | 50.7 | 0 | 43.7 | 82.6 | 31.2 |
| Gavonde W05 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 53.4 | 26.8 | 90.5 | 73 | 44.6 | 50.7 | 0 | 78.2 | 74 | 31.2 |
| LIYTIFOR LR1 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 12.3 | 83.9 | 75.2 | 80.1 | 44.6 | 23.3 | 0 | 65.1 | 79.4 | 31.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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