Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A350

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony A350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL8 was launched 8 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and A350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and A350.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.