Olympus PEN E-PL8 Black 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.
About This Camera
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.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 81
- Burst fps 8.5
- Video 1080p
- Ibis
- Weight g 499
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong af (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile) 27th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 |
| 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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 315 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 579 | 609 | 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 | 72 | 36.2 | 65.1 | 60.4 | 20.9 | 9.5 | 45 | 84 | 27.1 | 49.5 | 73.2 | 72.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 53.5 | 90.8 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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