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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the E-PL8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 grades versus the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 E-PL8 

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

 E-PL8 E-M10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016March 2014Newer by 30 months

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

 E-M10 E-PL8 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1037k1037kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-PL8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 vs the E-PL8.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

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

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography info
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (396g)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography features
67
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (396g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
72
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL8
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-18 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 357 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $500