Olympus PEN-F vs Sony H200

Here, we are looking at the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony H200, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was launched 3 years later than the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PEN-F scores versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F and the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and H200 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The PEN-F offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger PEN-F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.