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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
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SENSOR Max resolution: 4608 x 3456
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (GN7 @ ISO 100)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 81
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
Summary
The PEN E-PL8 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) highest resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The PEN E-PL8 provides more presets of white balance - 7. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The PEN E-PL8 provides image stabilization that will help you to shoot clearer photos of non-moving subjects in low light when the photographer is not using the flash. The PEN E-PL8 offers more number of focus points than the Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9): 81 vs 49. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving subject.
The Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 1,037,000 dots of the PEN E-PL8 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera.
The Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) has built-in flash. The Olympus PEN E-PL8 supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light or in bright light conditions when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The PEN E-PL8 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 350 photos with the PEN E-PL8 and only 210 with the Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9). The Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) weighs 269g that is 88g less in comparison with the weight of the Olympus PEN E-PL8.
The PEN E-PL8 has 7 advantages and the Lumix DC-GX850 (Lumix DC-GX800 / Lumix DC-GF9) only 4 so the PEN E-PL8 is the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon