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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was introduced 16 months earlier than the E-PL9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL8 scores versus the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus E-PL9

 E-PL8 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-PL8

 E-PL9 E-PL8 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus E-PL9

 E-PL8 E-PL9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 and the E-PL9.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and E-PL9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-PL8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography factors
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
72
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2018-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357g (0.79 pounds) 380g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $599