Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL8 was brought out 20 months after the K-S2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL8 scores vs the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax K-S2
E-PL8 | K-S2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus E-PL8
K-S2 | E-PL8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax K-S2
E-PL8 | K-S2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 features outside 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 Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 vs the K-S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and K-S2 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and K-S2.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-S2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $581 |