OM System PEN E-PL8 White
A 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and 3-axis in-body stabilization deliver steady stills and video, while 8.5fps mechanical burst captures action in a compact 363g body with a distinctive retro-inspired design. Its Supersonic Wave Filter silently removes dust for cleaner images, and built-in Wi-Fi simplifies wireless sharing and remote smartphone control. Best suited for vloggers and beginners who want lightweight, stabilized handheld footage without bulky gear.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (3th percentile)
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8.5 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System PEN E-PL8 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Canon EOS R R7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 273 | 425 | 759 | 779 | 651 |
| Burst FPS | 8.5 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 15 |
| Video | - | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 620 | 526 | 411 | 658 | 530 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System PEN E-PL8 | 33.4 | 36.2 | 64.5 | 60.2 | 20.7 | 9.7 | 44.9 | 3.1 | 49.4 | 52.5 | 72.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.7 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 85.3 | 93.3 | 82.1 | 80.7 | 79.7 | 93.2 | 96 | 83.6 | 82.5 | 92.4 | 91.4 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.7 | 86.9 | 90.6 | 76 | 87.3 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 0 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.2 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 93.2 | 87.4 | 93.5 | 85.1 | 83.6 | 95.7 | 44.9 | 64.3 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 2 offers From $549
Price History
Usage Scores
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