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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic FX75
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FX75

 E-PL8 FX75 
IntroducedSeptember 2016June 2010More modern by 77 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FX75 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FX75

 E-PL8 FX75 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
71
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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