Olympus E-PL8 for Sports Photography

Is the Olympus E-PL8 good for Sports Photography?

Olympus E-PL8 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 62 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Olympus E-PL8 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Olympus E-PL8 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Olympus E-PL8's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

81 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Olympus E-PL8 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

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Olympus E-PL8 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3 Compare E-PL8 vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #128 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #63
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare E-PL8 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #3 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 96	Portrait Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1 Compare E-PL8 vs 1 AW1	14 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #269 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #114
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX8 Compare E-PL8 vs GX8	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #70 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #37
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 J5 Compare E-PL8 vs J5	21 MP \| 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #182 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #86
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 95 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon 1 AW1

Panasonic GX8

Nikon 1 J5