Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was released 2 months before the RX10 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PEN-F grades against the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F provides outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and RX10 III is 84 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The PEN-F contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.