Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX10V

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX10V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was announced 3 years after the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PEN-F grades versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and HX10V is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and HX10V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger PEN-F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.