Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F
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![Canon EOS R8 front Canon EOS R8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R8/Canon-R8-front.jpg)
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Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Launched February 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
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Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.
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The R8 was brought out 7 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the R8 matches up versus the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Olympus PEN-F
R8 | PEN-F | |||
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Revealed | February 2023 | ![]() | January 2016 | Fresher by 86 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Canon R8
PEN-F | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Olympus PEN-F
R8 | PEN-F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R8 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R8 vs the PEN-F.
![Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and PEN-F is 71 and 84 respectively.
![Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and PEN-F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R8 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R8 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R8 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-02-08 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 37 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461 gr (1.02 lb) | 427 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,499 | $1,000 |