Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FX78

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FX78, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was released 5 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PEN-F matches up against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F and the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and FX78 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.