Testseek.co.uk have collected 41 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-PL8 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-PL8.
December 2016
(79%)
41 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
79 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Pleasing design and reassuring build quality
Simple touchscreen autofocus and control
Zoom lens retracts automatically when not in use making this a very small CSC
When the LCD folds downwards
Selfie mode is automatically selected
Pleasing results
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The editors didn't like
Video quality is limited to Full HD rather than 4K
Abstract: The Olympus Pen E-PL8 measures 12x6.5x6cm and weighs only 528grams with neck strap and flash unit attached, the latter increases the last figure the height by 2cm.Going around the camera, the left side has only the neck strap anchor point; the right side...
Pleasing design and reassuring build quality, Simple touchscreen autofocus and control, Zoom lens retracts automatically when not in use making this a very small CSC, When the LCD folds downwards, selfie mode is automatically selected, Pleasing results, e
Video quality is limited to Full HD rather than 4K, No builtin EVF (sold separately), Not a very intuitive menu system, Only one exposure control dial, Instead of a standard Micro USB cable, you have to use the included Olympus data cable
Like previous PEN cameras, the E-PL8 looks like a fashion accessory, but the design is robust and practical, and the results in normal lighting conditions are consistently impressive. Other cameras at this price point achieve superior results in low ligh...
Considering that Olympus didn't even mention the E-PL8 during its press conference at Photokina, it isn't clear how much importance the company is placing upon this camera. However, considering the growing market of bloggers, the E-PL8 could prove a very...
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Published: 2016-11-21, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made.They don't always have the very latest sensors or the premi...
Published: 2016-11-11, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The Olympus PEN E-PL8 is a very stylish compact camera with a 16MP MFT. Lab tests and comments are from Betternet, Shutterbug's TIPA affiliated testing lab, and are edited by George Schaub, a member of TIPA's Technical Committee. For more information on...
