Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Launched September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL8 was released 10 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL8 scores versus the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax ist DL2
E-PL8 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2006 | Fresher by 130 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 210k | Sharper display (+827k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus E-PL8
ist DL2 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax ist DL2
E-PL8 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 versus the ist DL2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and ist DL2 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and ist DL2.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | - |