Olympus PEN E-PL8 Body

16.10 Mpx, Micro Four Thirds
Currently out of stock

Product details

Looking for inspiration? Make the Olympus PEN E-PL8 your personal muse. Available in a stylish brown tone or other classic colors, this digital camera will be the must-have item of the year. The modern design combines functionality with classic curves and plays with the contrast between leather-tone surfaces and high-quality metal, making the E-PL8 shine just like you. Fashion accessory straps that match the body color turn this professional camera into an accessory you'll love and that others will envy.

Everyone loves selfies. But anyone who has ever tried to take a good one knows: selfies are an art form in themselves and can be difficult to master. With the Olympus PEN E-PL8, your self-portrait will look great from the moment you press the shutter. Flip out the touch screen, and the mirrorless camera automatically switches to selfie mode. Hello beauty, and goodbye to all those awkward distortions. Capturing your entire outfit is easier than ever. When connected to a smartphone, it becomes the compact, attractive system camera that PEN enthusiasts have dreamed of.

Soft light illuminating lovingly arranged objects; a coffee-to-go transforming into a work of art; unique food creations you want to share with the PEN generation and the rest of the world. With the Olympus PEN E-PL8, you can embrace your passion for capturing and sharing magical moments in life. Various PEN posts show you how it’s done. Let your creativity be inspired by the types of filters available and give your images a distinctive look. In Live View, you can see the effects of the filters immediately, allowing you to select just the right one even better than before.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
8.50 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Item number
5924226

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
V205080BE000
Release date
7.10.2016

Colour

Colour
Black
Silver
Exact colour description
Black
Silver

Application range

Scene mode
Children
Fireworks
Landscape
Night
Night Portrait
Panorama
Paperwork
Portrait
Rear light
Seashore
Snow
Sports
Sunset

Camera properties

Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
Hot shoe
White balance
Automatic
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE
Aperture priority AE
Auto
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 3EV in 1/2 steps
± 3EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Closure type
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
12 s
2 s
Flash modes
Auto
Flash Off
Flash on
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
16.10 Mpx
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Image sensor type
Live MOS sensor
Image sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Image sensor size
17.3 x 13 mm
Supported page ratios
1:1
16:9
3:2
4:3
Min. ISO sensitivity
200
Max. ISO Sensitivity
25600

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
1037000 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
81 x

Performance

Shutter speed
60 - 1/4000 s
Min. shutter speed
60 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/4000 s
Continuous shooting mode
8.50 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG
RAW
Video file formats
AVI
mov

Durability

Durability
Dustproof
Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
Micro HDMI (Type D)
USB 2.0

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
8.70 Wh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Battery charger
Flash FL-LM1
Manual
MFT Housing cap
Olympus Viewer Software
Rechargeable battery
Shoulder property
USB cable
Warranty card

Product dimensions

Width
117.10 mm
Length
38.40 mm
Height
68.30 mm
Weight
326 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,7 %
  • 5.RICOH
    1,8 %
  • 6.Olympus
    1,9 %
  • 6.OM System
    1,9 %
  • 8.AGFAPHOTO
    2,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.OM System
    12 days
  • 6.Panasonic
    12 days
  • 8.Olympus
    13 days
  • 8.RICOH
    13 days
  • 10.Fujifilm
    15 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Pentax
    3,2 %
  • 5.Canon
    4 %
  • 6.Olympus
    4,2 %
  • 7.Sony
    5,1 %
  • 8.Fujifilm
    5,2 %

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    • Positiveleicht und kompakt
    • Positiveklappbares Display
    • PositiveWLAN
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