Olympus PEN E-PL8

The Olympus PEN E-PL8 is a repackaged version of the E-PL7. It's a solid camera, but beginning to show its age.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus PEN E-PL8 1

Product details

  • Compact size with stylish, distinctive design
  • 3-Axis in body image stabilization
  • High-Speed 8.5 frames per second sequential shooting
  • Supersonic Wave Filter sensor dust reduction system
  • Built in Wi-Fi for wireless uploading and sharing, also for remote shooting from a smart device

PROS

+ Compact.
+ Speedy focus and 7.3fps burst rate.
+ In-body stabilization.
+ Tilting touch LCD.
+ Add-on EVF available.
+ Wi-Fi.

CONS

- Video tops out at 1080p.
- No mic input.
- Lacks built-in flash.
- Only one control dial.
- Slow shooting rate when tracking action.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 01, 2017
The Olympus PEN E-PL8 is a repackaged version of the E-PL7. It's a solid camera, but beginning to show its age.
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