Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL8 was announced 4 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL8 grades versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic TS20
E-PL8 | TS20 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 57 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-PL8
TS20 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic TS20
E-PL8 | TS20 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 offers external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the TS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and TS20.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL8 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $179 |