Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8
58 Imaging
48 Features
76 Overall
59
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-PL8, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was brought out 6 years before the E-PL8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the E-PL8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-PL8
E-5 | E-PL8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus E-5
E-PL8 | E-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2016 | February 2011 | More recent by 68 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-PL8
E-5 | E-PL8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has physical measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-5 compared to the E-PL8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and E-PL8 is 58 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and E-PL8.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL8 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older E-5 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-03 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 81 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 350 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $500 |