Olympus PEN E-PL8 Specifications - Olympus PEN E-PL8 Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Olympus PEN E-PL8.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | |
| Other resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 1280 x 960 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | TruePic VII | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200 – 25600 | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
| White balance presets | 7 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 3.5 stops | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Super fine, fine, normal, basic) | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 81 | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,037,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT-LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | None | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | No (small external flash included) | |
| External flash | Yes (GN7 @ ISO 100) | |
| Continuous drive | 8.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in 2/4/6 stops in A-B/G-M axis) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Format | H.264, Motion JPEG | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n | |
| Remote control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
