Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was announced 4 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL8 matches up against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL8 and the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and ZV-1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.