Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic FZ40, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FZ40 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL8 was unveiled 6 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FZ40
E-PL8 | FZ40 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | July 2010 | Fresher by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus E-PL8
FZ40 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FZ40
E-PL8 | FZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL8 versus the FZ40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and FZ40 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and FZ40.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $420 |