OM System PEN E-PL8 Review
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The OM System PEN E-PL8 is a compact entry-level mirrorless camera built around the Micro Four Thirds system. Launched in late 2016 at $549 body-only, it packs a 16.1 MP Live MOS sensor with TruePic VII processing, 3-axis in-body stabilization rated at 3.5 stops, and 81-point contrast-detect autofocus. The flip-out 3-inch touchscreen rotates 180 degrees for selfies, and the camera includes 14 art filters, scene modes, and in-camera creative effects squarely aimed at casual shooters who want style and simplicity. Video tops out at 1080/30p, and there's no viewfinder.
Reviewers note the E-PL8 delivers accurate, natural color reproduction and effective white balance, plus the anti-aliasing filter helps control moiré in fine detail. The 8.5 fps burst and decent battery life (350 shots) are respectable for the class, though the modest video specs and lack of 4K limit its appeal for hybrid shooters. The included flash and Wi-Fi connectivity add convenience, and the kit lens covers everyday focal lengths.
- Accurate color reproduction and reliable white balance
- 180-degree flip touchscreen ideal for selfies and vlogging
- Anti-aliasing filter helps control moiré artifacts
- Extensive creative modes and art filters for casual shooters
- Compact Micro Four Thirds form factor with 3-axis stabilization
- Video limited to 1080/30p with no 4K option
- No built-in viewfinder
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The portrait shot and the test box shot show natural colors with a nice and look. The white balance system of the camera did a really good job.
Reasons to prefer the Olympus PEN E-PL8: · Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
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About this product
Style-focused entry M4/3.
Specs
- Battery
- BLS-50, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh, 350 shots (CIPA)
- Bit Depth
- 12-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Internal Codecs
- MOV
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/30p
- Max Video Resolution
- Full HD 1080p
- Clips Mode
- Yes (with in-camera background music)
- Iauto Mode
- Yes (42 optimized settings)
- Art Filters
- 14 modes (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale and Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color)
- Focus Modes
- Single-servo AF, Continuous-servo AF, Manual Focus, AF tracking, Small Target AF
- Scene Modes
- 24 modes
- Aspect Ratios
- 4:3, 16:9
- Focus Peaking
- Yes
- Movie Effects
- One Shot Echo, Multi Echo, Art Fade, Old Film
- Picture Modes
- i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters
- Included Flash
- FL-LM1 (GN 23 ft at ISO 100)
- Metering Method
- Digital ESP (324-area), Center-weighted, Spot
- Raw Burst Depth
- 16 files (12-bit)
- Jpeg Burst Depth
- 64 files (8.5 fps), Unlimited (3.7 fps)
- Photo Story Mode
- Yes
- Actual Megapixels
- 17.2 MP
- Interval Shooting
- Yes (up to 999 frames, 1 s to 24 hr intervals)
- Kit Lens Included
- M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R (28-84mm equiv.)
- Multiple Exposure
- Yes (2 frames with auto gain)
- Live Composite Mode
- Yes (1/2 to 60 s)
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- TruePic VII
- Effective Megapixels
- 16.1 MP
- Release Date
- Late September 2016
- Announced Date
- September 2016
- Launch Price Usd
- $549 (body only), $649 (with 14-42mm lens)
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- 100-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 8.5 fps (full resolution), 3.7 fps (unlimited JPEG)
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 60-1/320 s (anti-shock mode)
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch, 1.04 million dots, 180 degree flip touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Audio Io
- Built-in stereo microphone
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (QR code connection)
- Ibis
- 3-axis VCM, 3.5 stops
- Af Points
- 81
- Af System
- FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology), Contrast-detection
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