Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony RX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was released 23 months later than the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F grades against the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the PEN-F versus the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and RX10 is 84 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and RX10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The PEN-F includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent PEN-F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.