Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PM1

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was revealed 4 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL8 grades vs the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL8 and the E-PM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and E-PM1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-PL8 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.