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Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs Olympus PEN-F
The Olympus PEN E-PL8 and the Olympus PEN-F side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Olympus PEN-F if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (20.3 against 16.1 MP). On these specs the Olympus PEN E-PL8 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Olympus PEN-F |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2× | 2× |
| Resolution | 16.1 MP | 20.3 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2016 | 2016 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Lenses in this guide | 125 for its sensor | 125 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Olympus PEN E-PL8 2×, Olympus PEN-F 2×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Olympus PEN E-PL8: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Olympus PEN-F: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.