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OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder vs Zoom H8
OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder ($249.99) vs Zoom H8 ($349.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right digital recorder.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder | Zoom H8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $349.99 |
| Weight | 78g | 354g |
| Weight | 78g with battery (OM System) | 354g (Zoom published) |
| Mics | 3-mic array with swivel stereo mics | — |
| Quality | 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM | — |
| Storage | 16GB internal plus microSD, FLAC support | — |
| Material | — | Plastic |
| Capsule | — | XYH-6 interchangeable, 130 g listed separately |
Pros & Cons
OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder
- 96 kHz / 24-bit recording
- Swivel stereo mics
- 16GB internal plus microSD
- $249.99
- Handheld recorder, not a phone accessory
- Dedicated device to carry and charge
Zoom H8
- Interchangeable capsule
- Several input channels
- Zoom handy recorder lineage
- 354 g
- $349.99
- Larger than a pocket recorder
OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder is the better value at $249.99. Both are part of our curated digital recorder index — tap through to check current pricing.