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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PL8
(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
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was launched 13 months earlier than the E-PL8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 II scores versus the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-PL8

 E-M10 II E-PL8 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-PL8 E-M10 II 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2015Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL8

 E-M10 II E-PL8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II and the E-PL8.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and E-PL8 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and E-PL8.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M10 II will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography features
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
73
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging information
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-PL8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-25 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 357 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $500