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Olympus E-PL8 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 200 - 25600( expands to 100)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Tilting Screen
    • 8.0fps continuous shooting
    • FHD at 30fps and HD at 30fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 357g. 115 x 67 x 38 mm
    • Replaced Olympus E-PL7
    • Replaced by Olympus E-PL8
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    Olympus E-PL8 Overview

    Launched in September 2016 , Olympus PEN E-PL8 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Olympus replaced the older Olympus E-PL7 with this model and later E-PL8 was replaced with Olympus E-PL8. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL7
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL8

    Olympus E-PL8 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus E-PL8 is a member of Olympus's PEN E-PL series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Olympus PEN E-PL Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-PL9
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    2018 16.0MP - Four Thirds 117 x 68 x 39mm 380g
    Olympus E-PL8
    2016 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL7
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    2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL6
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    2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g
    Olympus E-PL5
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    2012 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Olympus E-PL9 vs E-PL8 vs E-PL7 vs E-PL6 vs E-PL5

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus PEN E-PL8: PEN EPL8, EPL8 and PEN EPL 8.


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    Olympus E-PL8 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-PL8 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    FHD at 30fps and HD at 30fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    25.600 Max ISO
    81 Focus Points
    1.037k dots LCD Resolution
    8.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    357g Light Body
    Timelapse Recording
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    Remote control with a smartphone
    Live Composite Mode
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    CONs
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Battery Life: 350 shots
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Olympus E-PL8 Physical Specs
    Olympus E-PL8 weighs 357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) and has external dimensions of 115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 468g, Olympus E-PL8 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 38mm, it is also quite small, 16mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-PL8 with the dimensions:

    Olympus E-PL8 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-PL8 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-PL8, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-PL8 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-PL8 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Olympus E-PL8 size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-PL7. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus E-PL7 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus E-PL7 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-PL8 with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-PL8 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-PL8 Thickness vs E-PL8
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL7
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    357g equal weight 38mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL9
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    380g 23g heavier 39mm 1mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    390g 33g heavier 47mm 9mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-P5
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    420g 63g heavier 37mm 1mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL5
    Compare
    325g 32g lighter 38mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    410g 53g heavier 50mm 12mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Sony A6000
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    344g 13g lighter 45mm 7mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Panasonic GX850
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    269g 88g lighter 33mm 5mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-PL8 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus E-PL8 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-PL8 has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 121 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is one of the most mature and versatile mount in the Mirrorless camera world. Olympus MFT lenses are known by their high optical quality and affordable prices. Other main contributor of the system, Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers also increase number of their offering and new manufacturers also jump in the wagon as the popularity of the system increases.

    E-PL8 also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-PL8. Olympus claims that the image stabilization of E-PL8 is effective up to 3.5 stops. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Olympus E-PL8

    There are 41 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-PL8 but bear in mind that E-PL8 body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-PL8 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-PL8
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    0-0mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    0mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    0-0mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
    0-0mm FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with E-PL8 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Olympus E-PL8 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-PL8 Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-PL8 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. E-PL8 has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600 which can be boosted to 100 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-PL8 is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic GH6 with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-PL8's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-PL8 LCD

    Olympus E-PL8 has a Tilting 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Olympus E-PL8 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Olympus PEN E-PL8 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    E-PL8 doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 (Compare) or Fujifilm X-T200 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Mirrorless cameras with viewfinder..

    Olympus E-PL8 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Olympus E-PL8 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our E-PL8. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect E-PL8 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-PL8 Battery

    Olympus E-PL8 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 350 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 387 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

    Olympus E-PL8
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    Fujifilm X-S20 with its 750shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-PL8 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL7
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL9
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    3840 x 2160 350shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-P5
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    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-PL5
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    1920 x 1080 360shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Sony A6000
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Panasonic GX850
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    3840 x 2160 210shots Yes No No

    Olympus E-PL8 Video Features

    With Olympus E-PL8, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p fps and save in H.264 and Motion JPEG formats. Full HD resolution of Olympus E-PL8 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    It has a Mono speaker but no built-in microphone. On the other hand, Olympus E-PL8 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm X-T100 or Fujifilm X-T10 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Olympus E-PL8 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-PL8 can shoot continuously at max speed of 8.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately E-PL8 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-PL8 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 81 points to choose from.

    Olympus E-PL8 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Olympus E-PL8 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-PL8 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-PL8 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 60 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL8 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 85 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL8 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 64 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    81 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Image Stabilization
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL8 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 68 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    357g

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL8 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 has a score of 36 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theE-PL8.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL8 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PL8 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-PL8 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-PL8 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-PL8

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Olympus E-PL8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Olympus E-M10 II
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    Olympus E-P5
    Olympus E-P5
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    Olympus E-PL5
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    Olympus E-M10 III
    Olympus E-M10 III
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    Sony A6000
    Sony A6000
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    Panasonic GX850
    Panasonic GX850
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    Olympus E-PL8 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus E-PL8 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-PL8's price range.

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    Nikon D5500
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    Canon 70D
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    Olympus E-PL8 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-PL8 has an Overall Score of 68/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus PEN E-PL8 is ranked #134 out of 250 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #217 out of 1268 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #217 out of 1268 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #134 out of 250 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #34 out of 120 in Top Ranking Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
    #33 out of 89 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #33 out of 67 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #26 out of 67 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(357g)
    #87 out of 195 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 22 Cameras to have a Live Composition
    Geek Score: 1

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus E-PL8
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    Does the Olympus E-PL8 have Touch Screen?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Olympus E-PL8?
    What is the Weight of Olympus E-PL8?
    What are the Dimensions of Olympus E-PL8?
    Olympus PEN E-PL8 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus PEN E-PL8
    Announced 2016-09-19
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 121
    Focal Length Multiplier 2x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,037k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
    Report a correction

    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 81
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 357g
    Physical Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1


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