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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Olympus 6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 7 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL8 grades versus the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus 6000

 E-PL8 6000 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2009More modern by 88 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-PL8

 6000 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus 6000

 E-PL8 6000 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside 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) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the 6000.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and 6000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography details
Olympus 6000 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
71
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2009-07-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $259