Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II vs Olympus PEN E-PL8
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$499
MSRP
$1,999
25% of MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 128% above the 90-day low of $219 (seen May 3, 2026). 25% of the $1,999 MSRP. Prices are down 13.8% over the last 30 days.
Lowest now
$444
MSRP
$549
81% of MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 46% above the 90-day low of $304 (seen May 19, 2026). 81% of the $549 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Olympus PEN |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5.5-stop | 3-axis 3.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Max video | 4K30 | 1080p30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 574 g | 357 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 91 × 67 mm | 115 × 67 × 38 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | metal/plastic mix |
| Released | 2016-12-26 | 2016-09-19 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $1,999 | $549 |
| Current low | $499 | $444 |
| % of MSRP | 25% of MSRP | 81% of MSRP |
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