Olympus PEN-F vs Sony G3

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony G3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was brought out 7 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F scores versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F provides 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) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and G3 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will give more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.