Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic LX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was revealed 17 months later than the LX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PEN-F scores against the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F has external measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PEN-F versus the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and LX100 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and LX100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus PEN-F to render greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.