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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

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
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was announced 2 years later than the SH-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PL8 scores versus the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus SH-1

 E-PL8 SH-1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016March 2014Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-PL8

 SH-1 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SH-1

 E-PL8 SH-1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 versus the SH-1.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL8 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
37
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
71
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than others in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2014-03-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 350 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $349