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Is the Olympus E-PL8 good for Sports Photography?

Olympus PEN E-PL8
$299.00

Olympus E-PL8 Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 64 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.
Read our detailed Olympus E-PL8 Review

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

Sony A7c

Compare E-PL8 vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #30
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #29
Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 94
Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Compare E-PL8 vs 1 V3

18 MP | 1' CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #172
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #108
Nikon 1 V3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Hasselblad X1D

Compare E-PL8 vs X1D

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #36
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #34
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging 98
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare E-PL8 vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #13
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #13
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging 96
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 92
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 98
Landscape

Sony A6600

Compare E-PL8 vs A6600

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #60
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #46
Sony Alpha a6600
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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