Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was introduced 6 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PEN-F scores versus the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F features outer 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F versus the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and HX1 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will give extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.