OM System OM-5 vs Olympus PEN-F

Lets take a closer look at the OM System OM-5 and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was released 6 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 grades versus the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for OM System OM-5 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the OM System OM-5 and Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the PEN-F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and PEN-F is 80 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and PEN-F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer OM System OM-5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.