Olympus PEN-F vs Sony HX80

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony HX80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was released around the same time to the HX80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PEN-F grades versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F compared to the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and HX80 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and HX80.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus PEN-F will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.