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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

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

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was brought out 12 months after the E-PL8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 III scores versus the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M10 III E-PL8 
RevealedAugust 2017September 2016More modern by 12 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

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

 E-PL8 E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III E-PL8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-PL8.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and E-PL8 is 80 and 86 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and E-PL8.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer E-M10 III will have an edge in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (410 grams)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography features
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography details
67
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (410g)
does not have selfie friendly display
72
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (410g)
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PL8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus PEN E-PL8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-31 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 410g (0.90 pounds) 357g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $650 $500