Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL8 was revealed 6 years after the FX75 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL8 grades vs the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FX75
E-PL8 | FX75 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | June 2010 | More modern by 77 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus E-PL8
FX75 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FX75
E-PL8 | FX75 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 features exterior measurements 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 Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 and the FX75.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and FX75 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and FX75.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL8 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357g (0.79 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $139 |