Question :
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each recording mode?

Answer:
The following tables show the approximate values:

[Still Pictures]
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.

Recording Mode		Number of Pixels	Compression Rate	File Format	Number of Storable Pictures 8GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card	File Size (Approx.)
RAW		4608 x 3456	Lossless compression	ORF	428	17.3 MB
L (Large)	SF (SuperFine)		1/2.7	JPEG	637	10.8 MB
	F (Fine)		1/4		917	7.5 MB
	N (Normal)		1/8		1,984	3.5 MB
	B (Basic)		1/12		2,941	2.4 MB
M (Middle)	SF	3200 x 2400	1/2.7		1,245	5.6 MB
	F		1/4		2,051	3.4 MB
	N		1/8		4,068	1.7 MB
	B		1/12		5,954	1.2 MB
	SF	2560 x 1920	1/2.7		2,160	3.2 MB
	F		1/4		3,170	2.2 MB
	N		1/8		6,259	1.1 MB
	B		1/12		9,041	0.8 MB
	SF	1920 x 1440	1/2.7		3814	1.8 MB
	F		1/4		5548	1.2 MB
	N		1/8		10,614	0.6 MB
	B		1/12		15,258	0.4 MB
	SF	1600 x 1200	1/2.7		5425	1.3 MB
	F		1/4		7875	0.9 MB
	N		1/8		15,258	0.5 MB
	B		1/12		20,344	0.4 MB
S (Small)	SF	1280 x 960	1/2.7		8,137	0.9 MB
	F		1/4		11,625	0.6 MB
	N		1/8		22,193	0.3 MB
	B		1/12		30,516	0.3 MB
	SF	1024 x 768	1/2.7		12,206	0.6 MB
	F		1/4		17,438	0.4 MB
	N		1/8		30,516	0.3 MB
	B		1/12		40,688	0.2 MB
	SF	640 x 480	1/2.7		27,125	0.3 MB
	F		1/4		40,688	0.2 MB
	N		1/8		61,033	0.2 MB
	B		1/12		81,377	0.1 MB

[Movies]

Recording Mode	Image Size (Aspect Ratio)	Frame Rate (Frames per Second)	Record Format	Recording Rate	Maximum Recording Time (Approx.)
Full HD Fine	1920 x 1080 (16:9)	30p (29.97fps)	MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) *1	26Mbps	29 min. *1
Full HD Normal				18Mbps	29 min. *1
HD Fine	1280 x 720 (16:9)	30p (29.97fps)		14Mbps	29 min. *1
HD Normal				10Mbps	29 min. *1
HD	1280 x 720 (16:9)	30fps *2	AVI (Motion JPEG) *3	-	7 min. *3
SD	640 x 480 (4:3)			-	14 min. *3

• *1 The maximum file size of a movie is 4GB or 29 min.
• *2 When shooting movies with an Art Filter, the frame rate varies based on the selected filter.
• *3 The maximum file size of a movie is 2GB, 7 min. (in HD mode) and 14 min. (in SD mode).

Question :
What differentiates the E-PL8 from the E-PL7?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

Effective Pixels	16.05 million pixels
Image Processing	True Pic VII
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100), 200 - 25600 (Customizable, Default: LOW, 200 - 1600) Manual: ISO LOW, 200 - 25600
Flash	Bundled with a dedicated external flash FL-LM1 GN = 7 (ISO100⋅m) / GN = 10 (ISO200⋅m)
Monitor	3.0 inches / 3:2 Approx. 1,040,000 dots, TFT color LCD Touch Panel, adjustable (the monitor can be set to the angle to take your own picture)
Built-in Image Stabilizer	Image sensor shift type, 3-axis (4 modes: All Direction Shake I.S., Vertical Shake I.S., Horizontal Shake I.S., Auto I.S.)
AF Area	81points
Focusing Point Selection	All target Group target (9 out of 81 points) Single target (normal size, small size)
Focus Peaking	Available
Level Gauge	Available
Shutter Speed	60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb / Time shooting (Maximum: 30 min. Default setting: 8 min.)
Sequential Shooting (Sequential shooting H mode, when image stabilizer is Off)	Approx. 8.5 fps max.	Approx. 8 fps max.
Maximum Recordable Pictures	[RAW] Approx. 20 frames (in sequential shooting L, 3.7 fps) Approx. 16 frames (in sequential shooting H, 8.5 fps) [JPEG:LN] Up to card capacity (in sequential shooting L , 3.7 fps) Approx. 64 frames (in sequential shooting H, 8.5 fps)	[RAW] Approx. 20 frames (in sequential shooting L, 3.7 fps) Approx. 16 frames (in sequential shooting H, 8 fps) [JPEG:LN] Up to card capacity (in sequential shooting L, 3.7 fps) Approx. 36 frames (in sequential shooting H, 8fps)
Interval Shooting	Available Interval time: 1 sec. - 24 hours, Number of storable pictures: 999 frames max.
Live Composite Shooting	Available
Live Bulb / Live Time shooting	Available
Digital Tele-converter	Available (2x)
Picture Mode	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Art filters	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Art filters
Art Filter	14 Art Filters Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color Art filter variation and 9 art effects available
Photo Story	Available (5 types, Temporary Save is available)
Movie Recording Format	MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), AVI Motion JPEG
Movie Mode	[MOV] Full HD: 1920 x 1080, 30p (29.97fps), 26Mbps (Fine) / 18Mbps (Normal), Aspect ratio 16:9 HD: 1280 x 720, 30p (29.97fps) 14Mbps (Fine) / 10Mbps (Normal), Aspect ratio 16:9 [AVI] HD: 1280 x 720, 30p, Aspect ratio 16:9 SD: 640 x 480, 30p, Aspect ratio 4:3
Movie Effect	Multi-echo, One-shot echo, Art fade, Old film
Clips (Short movie function)	Available 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 seconds by pressing movie record button again.)	Not available
Smartphone Connection (Built-in Wi-Fi)	Wireless shooting (Live View / Wireless Release) Image Share (File type: JPEG (Excluding MPO file), MOV) GPS function (Via smartphone GPS) Easy Connection (QR code setting)
Underwater Housing (sold separately)	Not available	PT-EP12
Memory	SD / SDHC / SDXC cards (UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi card
Color	White, Brown, Black	Silver, Black, White
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)	117.1 mm (W) x 68.3 mm (H) x 38.4 mm (D) / 4.6" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.5" (D)	114.9 mm (W) x 67 mm (H) x 38.4 mm (D) / 4.5" (W) x 2.6" mm (H) x 1.5" mm (D)
Battery	BLS-50
Number of Storable Shots	Approx. 350 shots
Weight (Battery and Media Card Included)	Approx. 374 g	Approx. 357 g
Release Date	November 2016	September 2014

Question :
What other items come packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

• E-PL8 Camera
• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BLS-50)
• Lithium-ion Battery Charger (BCS-5)
• USB Cable (CB-USB6)
• Body Cap
• Shoulder Strap
  (The packaged strap differs according to the camera: White strap for white and brown camera, Black strap for black camera)
• Dedicated External Flash (FL-LM1)
• Flash Case
• Olympus Setup CD-ROM: OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software (Windows / Mac)
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

Question :
Which shooting mode should I use? [Shooting mode, Scenes]

Answer:
The available modes are iAUTO, SCN (scene mode), ART (art filter), (PHOTO STORY), P (Program Auto), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual) and Movie.

iAUTO

iAUTO is a fully automated shooting mode.
This mode is best suited for beginners because the camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically.
You can also adjust color, brightness and background blurring using the live guide settings.

SCN (scene mode)

The camera offers 25 scene modes for shooting in various conditions:

1. Portrait
   This mode is best suited for taking portraits. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions to produce natural skin tones.
   
   
2. e-Portrait
   The camera produces smooth skin textures. This mode is best suited for HDTV (High Definition Television).
   
   
3. Landscape
   This mode is suitable for taking pictures of landscapes. It vividly reproduces blues and greens.
   
   
4. Landscape+Portrait
   This mode is suitable for shooting both a foreground subject and background landscape. It clearly reproduces blues, greens and natural skin tones.
   
   
5. Sport
   Captures fast-moving action without blurring.
   
   
6. Hand-Held Starlight
   This mode is best suited for taking night scenes without a tripod.
   8 frames are shot at one time and the images are then combined.
   
   
7. Night Scene
   This mode is best suited for shooting illuminated scenes in the evening or at night.
   The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
   
   
8. Night+Portrait
   This mode is best suited for shooting both a foreground subject and an illuminated background in the evening or at night.
   The camera sets a slower shutter speed than in normal shooting.
   
   
9. Children
   This mode is best suited for taking pictures of fast-moving children.
   
   
10. High Key
    This mode processes images in bright light situations.
    
    
11. Low Key
    This mode processes images in low light situations.
    
    
12. DIS Mode
    This mode reduces blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake.
    
    
13. Macro
    This mode is best suited for taking close-up pictures.
    
    
14. Nature Macro
    This mode is best suited for taking close-up pictures. It vividly reproduces the colors of flowers and insects.
    
    
15. Candle
    This mode is ideal for shooting under candlelight. Warm colors are reproduced.
    
    
16. Sunset
    This mode is suitable for shooting the setting or rising sun. It vividly reproduces reds and yellows.
    
    
17. Documents
    This mode is suitable for shooting paper documents. It increases contrast between letters and background.
    
    
18. Panorama
    The camera captures images for creating a panoramic picture. The captured images are combined later using the included Olympus Viewer 3 software.
    
    
19. Fireworks
    This mode is suitable for shooting fireworks at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.
    
    
20. Beach & Snow
    This mode is ideal for shooting white sand on the seaside or snow-capped mountains. The colors of the sky, greenery and people are reproduced clearly.
    
    
21. Fisheye Effect
    This mode is for shooting with the Fisheye converter FCON-P01.
    
    
22. Wide-Angle
    This mode is for shooting with the Wide converter WCON-P01.
    
    
23. Macro
    This mode is for shooting with the Macro converter MCON-P02 or MCON-P01.
    
    
24. 3D Photo
    This mode can only be used with a 3D lens(*). The captured images can be viewed on 3D supported devices.
    The 3D images cannot be viewed on the camera monitor.
    • * Panasonic 3D lens: H-FT012
25. Panning
    When you move the camera to track a subject, the camera sets the optimal shutter speed in detecting the movement of the camera.
    This mode is convenient for shooting moving subject with a blurred background.
    
    

ART (art filter)

You can take creative pictures using the following art filters:
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color

ART BKT (Art Filter Bracket) is also available.
This mode enables the camera to shoot an image and then automatically process the image to create additional images using the selected art filter.

PHOTO STORY

Photo story combines multiple photos into a single image. There are five patterns: Standard, Speed, Zoom In/Out, Layout and Fun Frames.
You can set different variations (effects, aspect ratios) and take photos in touch screen operation.

P (Program Auto)

The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture and shutter speed based on the lighting conditions.

A (aperture-priority mode)

This mode enables you to take photos by setting the aperture (F-number) manually.
The camera sets the shutter speed automatically.
If a smaller aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes narrower. You will get pictures of a subject with out-of-focus background.
If a larger aperture (F-number) is set, the focus range becomes wider. Both the subject and the background come into focus.

S (shutter-priority mode)

In this mode, the shutter speed can be set manually. The aperture is set automatically.
A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast-moving action without blurring.
A slow shutter speed will blur a fast-moving action. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.

M (Manual)

Both the aperture and the shutter speed can be set manually.
You can also set the BULB (Bulb photography), LIVETIME (Live time photography) and LIVECOMP (Live composite photography).

Movie

This mode enables you to create movies.

Question :
Approximately how many shots can be taken with a fully-charged battery?

Answer:
You can take approximately 350 shots (when IS is On), according to the CIPA standard.
(using the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery BLS-50 and a 32 GB Toshiba SDHC UHS-I EXCERIATM card)

Question :
Approximately how much movie recording time does my camera have with a fully-charged battery?

Answer:
You can take approximately 90 minutes* (according to the JEITA) or 150 minutes* (when zoom or other operations are not used).

• * The maximum recording time per movie is restricted to 29 minutes. The camera records the 29 minutes movie repeatedly up to the capacity.