Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL8

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 IV was unveiled 3 years after the E-PL8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the E-PL8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-PL8 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and E-PL8.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor tech.