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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly comparable but the AW110 (1/2.3") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW110 was launched 3 years prior to the PEN-F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW110 grades against the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus PEN-F

 AW110 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon AW110

 PEN-F AW110 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k614kClearer display (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus PEN-F

 AW110 PEN-F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AW110 against the PEN-F.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and PEN-F is 92 and 84 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and PEN-F.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AW110 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older AW110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
75
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus PEN-F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus PEN-F
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-05 2016-01-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life 250 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 BLN-1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $1,000