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Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs Olympus PEN E-PL7 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus PEN E-PL8

Olympus PEN E-PL8

olympus
$299

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PL7

Olympus PEN E-PL7

olympus
$278

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PL8
64
70 out of 110
Tie
Olympus PEN E-PL7
64
70 out of 110
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus PEN E-PL8Olympus PEN E-PL7
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range200 - 25600100 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Resolution

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 5/10
5
5
1616

Max ISO Score

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 7/10
7
7
ISO 25600ISO 25600

Autofocus System

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 10/10
10
10
81 points81 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 6/10
6
6
88

Battery Life

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 3/10
3
3
350350

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 10/10
10
10
357357

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 10/10
10
10
$299$278

Durability

Olympus PEN E-PL8: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL7: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

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Olympus PEN E-PL8
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Olympus PEN E-PL7