Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX50V

Let's look more closely at the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX50V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was introduced 2 years after the HX50V which is quite a significant gap 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 HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PEN-F scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F vs the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and HX50V is 84 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The PEN-F uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher PEN-F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.