Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus 7000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus 7000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was released 7 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the PEN-F matches up vs the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the 7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and 7000 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and 7000.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus PEN-F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer PEN-F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.