Epson R-D1x vs Olympus PEN-F

Here, we are analyzing the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Epson and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was released 8 years earlier than the PEN-F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R-D1x grades against the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1x and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x features external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x versus the PEN-F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and PEN-F is 75 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and PEN-F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.