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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic LX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 4 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL8 grades vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic LX5

 E-PL8 LX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2016December 2011More recent by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus E-PL8

 LX5 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic LX5

 E-PL8 LX5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the LX5.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and LX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography info
71
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2011-12-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $294