| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus |
| Model | PEN E-PL8 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
| Successor Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 |
| MSRP | $549 (body only), $649 (with 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 17.2 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 1280 x 960 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal, basic) |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2/4/6 stops in A-B/G-M axis |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 81 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 3.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Computerized focal-plane high-speed mechanical |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well) |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.3 x 9 x 3.8" |
| Package Weight | 2.5 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 350 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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