Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FZ70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL8 was brought out 3 years later than the FZ70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL8 grades vs the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic FZ70
E-PL8 | FZ70 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2013 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus E-PL8
FZ70 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic FZ70
E-PL8 | FZ70 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 features external 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 FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL8 against the FZ70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and FZ70 is 86 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and FZ70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL8 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL8 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lb) | 606 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 400 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $500 | $300 |