Olympus E-PL8 vs Canon 77D

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Olympus E-PL8 vs Canon 77D

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL8 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 77D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 77D in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the 77D.
Compare Canon 77D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 77D conclusion.

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Differences

Olympus E-PL8 advantages over Canon 77D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
38 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
487g vs 1055g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 77D advantages over Olympus E-PL8

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus E-PL8, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus E-PL8 Shooter's Report

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.
Read our Canon 77D Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL7

$599
4/3

$399
4/3

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Canon 77D

Olympus E-PL7

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 77D vs Olympus E-PL7

Compared to Canon T6s

Olympus E-PL8

Canon T6s

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

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Canon 77D

Panasonic GX85

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Olympus E-PL8

Pentax K-70

$599
4/3

Touchscreen
Thinner

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL9

$599
4/3

$700
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Canon 77D

Olympus E-PL9

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$700
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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