Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F
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![Leica M8 front Leica M8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M8/Leica-M8-front.jpg)
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Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released July 2007
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
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Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M8 versus Olympus PEN-F, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The M8 was revealed 9 years earlier than the PEN-F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M8 grades against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Olympus PEN-F
M8 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Leica M8
PEN-F | M8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2007 | More modern by 103 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Olympus PEN-F
M8 | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Leica M8 versus Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M8 and the PEN-F.
![Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and PEN-F is 79 and 84 respectively.
![Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and PEN-F.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M8 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M8-vs-Olympus-PEN-F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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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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Leica M8 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Leica M8 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica M8 | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2007-07-31 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 486.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 591g (1.30 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 663 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $4,400 | $1,000 |