Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The E-PL2 was brought out 6 years earlier than the E-PL8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the E-PL8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-PL8
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus E-PL2
E-PL8 | E-PL2 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 68 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus E-PL8
E-PL2 | E-PL8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the E-PL8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and E-PL8 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and E-PL8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-PL8 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-11 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 pounds) | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $500 |