Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV, 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 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The PEN-F was announced 19 months prior to the RX10 IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PEN-F grades against the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sony RX10 IV
PEN-F | RX10 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus PEN-F
RX10 IV | PEN-F | |||
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Released | September 2017 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+403k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sony RX10 IV
PEN-F | RX10 IV | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F offers outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F against the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and RX10 IV is 84 and 52 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and RX10 IV.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The PEN-F has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older PEN-F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2017-09-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 1095 grams (2.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 400 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,000 | $1,698 |