Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Launched September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Updated by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL8 was announced 3 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL8 grades versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic XS1
| E-PL8 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 46 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-PL8
| XS1 | E-PL8 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic XS1
| E-PL8 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has outside dimensions 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 XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 against the XS1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and XS1.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-PL8 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 357g (0.79 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $500 | $130 |