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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(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
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was introduced 4 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the PEN-F grades against the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic GX1

 PEN-F GX1 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus PEN-F

 GX1 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX1

 PEN-F GX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F has got external measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F and the GX1.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GX1 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and GX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography information
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
75
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (330 shots)
65
has touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic port
32
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX1
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-27 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 318 grams (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.6
DXO Low light score 894 703
Other
Battery life 330 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,000 $228