Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus PEN-F

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was introduced 4 years after the PEN-F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades versus the PEN-F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the PEN-F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and PEN-F is 67 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and PEN-F.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger E-M1 III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.