Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus E-PL8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 3 years prior to the E-PL8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 has external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the E-PL8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and E-PL8 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and E-PL8.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.