When you see the Olympus PEN E-PL8, you can’t resist the urge to pick it up and hold it. With its sleek contemporary design, it looks more like a beautiful accessory and less like a traditional camera. Premium materials and finishes add to the luxurious appearance and feel. The compact PEN E-PL8 fits into a handbag and is ready anytime you need spectacular photos or videos - you’ll be an instant hit on your social newsfeeds. The flip touchscreen monitor provides easy operation, and the powerful in-camera creativity tools let you express your individual style. It doesn't just take great pictures. It makes an impression.

Features:

• 16 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
• 3-Axis Image Stabilization
• TruePic™ VII Image Processor
• 1/4000 Sec Mechanical Shutter
• Video Clips
• Full HD 1080p Video
• 180° Tilt Touch LCD Monitor
• Touch AF and Shutter Release
• Built-in Wi-Fi

Style That Goes Anywhere
You're attending a wedding and want to look your best. Take along the camera that looks amazing too. The PEN E-PL8's premium materials and finishes, from the leather grain to intricately-textured dials to the brushed aluminum, turn this beautiful camera into a high-end accessory. Every inch of the E-PL8 has been thoughtfully considered, like the modern rounded corners and the embossed Olympus PEN logo. Even after hours of capturing friends and family at a wedding reception, this lightweight, compact camera will feel comfortable in your hand.

Easy To Use. Even When Taking Selfies.
Traveling to new places is always an adventure. Using your camera shouldn't be. That's why the PEN E-PL8 has a unique flip monitor that’s also a touch screen. All of the primary functions are in one place – right at your fingertips. Of course, what's an overnight trip, week-long vacation, or dream honeymoon without selfies in cool locations? The PEN E-PL8 automatically shifts into Selfie Mode when the monitor is flipped down. Sophisticated imaging technology ensures spectacular-looking selfies, even in low light or at night.

Pro Quality Photography for Everyone
Your toddler is growing up quickly and you want shots you'll appreciate for years to come. The PEN E-PL8 helps you get photos even a professional will appreciate. In iAuto, the intelligent E-PL8 instantly chooses the best of 42 modes ensuring the perfect picture. Use Live Guide to adjust the look of an image before you take it – like blurring an image’s background. Plus, the E-PL8 automatically compensates for motion blur with its in-body 3-Axis Image Stabilization System – perfect for getting clear, crisp shots while chasing your kids down the soccer field.

Creatively Capture Your Life
Spending time with family and friends is always at the top of your to-do list. It's a chance to shoot your best stills and video. With the E-PL8, it's also a chance to get creative. Fourteen Art Filters - including the Partial Color filter - give your images and video a unique, personalized look. When you're at a big family birthday, use the video Clips feature to edit together snippets of video and add music to easily create a fun video, all in camera. And when you’re out on the town with friends, use the nighttime Live Composite Mode to capture stunning cityscapes and stars you'll always treasure.

Instantly Share Every Moment
When loved ones are around, everyone wants to get in the photo. It's easy with the PEN E-PL8. Use the camera's built-in Wi-Fi and fast QR code setup to link your smart device with the free Olympus Image Share app, then remotely control the camera, frame the shot, and trip the shutter. Spontaneous everyday moments of your kids, your family, and your life can be instantly and wirelessly uploaded and shared. It's an easy way of keeping everyone important to you updated about your life.

Lenses & Accessories That Make A Perfect Match
Olympus M.Zuiko lenses are fast, compact and lightweight, a perfect match for the PEN E-PL8. The M.Zuiko 14-42mm IIR is an ideal starter lens for everyday shooting, while the M.Zuiko 14-42mm EZ keeps the size compact and convenient. The M.Zuiko 40-150mm R has excellent zoom range for travel, and the M.Zuiko 12-50mm Macro lets you shoot beautiful close-ups and portraits. Best of all, you can add a soft leather neck strap, customized body jacket, or multi-purpose case to create a camera look that's all your own.