Olympus PEN-F vs Sony A7c

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively comparable but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PEN-F matches up versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the A7c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and A7c is 84 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and A7c.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged PEN-F will be behind in sensor tech.