Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was revealed 2 years later than the K-S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 grades against the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax K-S1
E-PL8 | K-S1 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | August 2014 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus E-PL8
K-S1 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax K-S1
E-PL8 | K-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 versus the K-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and K-S1 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and K-S1.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 558 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 410 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $339 |