Olympus PEN-F vs Ricoh G900

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus PEN-F versus Ricoh G900, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very similar but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and G900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was launched 3 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PEN-F matches up against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F features external measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F vs the G900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and G900 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and G900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The PEN-F offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older PEN-F is going to be behind in sensor technology.