Olympus PEN-F vs Sony H300

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus PEN-F and Sony H300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was introduced 24 months later than the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PEN-F scores versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F has got physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F vs the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and H300 is 84 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and H300.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The PEN-F comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The younger PEN-F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.