Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus PEN-F and Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was launched 4 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the PEN-F matches up against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F features exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PEN-F compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and HX100V is 84 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and HX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger PEN-F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.