Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Revealed October 2013
- New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2016
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was launched 3 years earlier than the PEN-F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1 grades against the PEN-F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus PEN-F
E-M1 | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M1
PEN-F | E-M1 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | October 2013 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus PEN-F
E-M1 | PEN-F | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 has outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 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).
See the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 vs the PEN-F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and PEN-F is 71 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and PEN-F.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus PEN-F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus PEN-F |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 427 gr (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $799 | $1,000 |