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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL9
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was released 5 years prior to the FX3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 grades versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony FX3

 E-PL8 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus E-PL8

 FX3 E-PL8 
LaunchedFebruary 2021September 2016More recent by 53 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1037kClearer display (+403k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony FX3

 E-PL8 FX3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 vs the FX3.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and FX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PL8 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-PL8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX3 Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
Street photography with Sony FX3
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (600 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Sony FX3
72
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging information
Sony FX3 Vlogging information
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Sony FX3
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 350 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $500 $3,900