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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong af (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong build (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 425 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 579 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | 71.9 | 36.2 | 65.2 | 60.2 | 20.7 | 9.7 | 44.9 | 83.7 | 26.8 | 49.4 | 72.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 97.8 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.1 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 83.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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