Olympus E-PL8 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Olympus E-PL8 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-PL9
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Differences

Olympus E-PL8 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

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

350 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
38 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Olympus E-PL8

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Olympus E-PL8

Olympus E-PL7

$599
4/3

$399
4/3

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Canon G1X Mark III

Olympus E-PL7

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$399
4/3

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Olympus E-PL8

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$599
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X70

Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm X70

$599
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-PL8 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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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 G1X Mark III

Panasonic GX85

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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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 G1X Mark III

Olympus E-PL9

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$700
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

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