Let’s compare the Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs OM System OM-1.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Olympus PEN E-PL8 and OM System OM-1. Both cameras have 4/3 sensors but Olympus PEN E-PL8 has a 16.1 MP and OM System OM-1 has a 20.4 MP resolution.
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | OM System OM-1 | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Megapixels | 16.1 | 20.4 |
Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Format | 4/3 | 4/3 |
SLR Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Crop Factor | 2.0x | 2.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | None |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
Body Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Native ISO | Min 200 - Max 25600 | Min 200 - Max 25600 |
Full ISO Settings | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 80) - 25600 with customizable upper limit (200 - 25600); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 80, approx. 100) - 102400, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Startup Time | ||
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal/small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority | Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 1053 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target, small target (9 point), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 80) - 25600 with customizable upper limit (200 - 25600); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 80, approx. 100) - 102400, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 92 | |
AW Buffer Size | ||
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | Optional VF-4 electronic viewfinder | EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 5.76M-dot LCD, 1.48x - 1.65x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (30p (24 or 16Mbps) | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | MOV (HEVC/H.265; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound) |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | Yes |
SD UHS Support | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-II | |
Microphone Jack | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C with Power Delivery, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | No | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 17.2 oz (487 g) includes batteries, kit lens | 18.0 oz (511 g) includes batteries |
Size | 4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 38 mm) | 5.3 x 3.6 x 2.9 in. (135 x 92 x 73 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $399.00 |
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Release Date | 2016-10-15 | 2022-03-01 |