Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus PEN-F

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus PEN-F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the PEN-F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the PEN-F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and PEN-F is 83 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and PEN-F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.