Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.