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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 7 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL8 grades vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-PL8 FX48 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FX48 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FX48

 E-PL8 FX48 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 vs the FX48.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and FX48.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
71
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $325