Olympus PEN-F vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was released 8 months after the RX100 IV so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F scores vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and RX100 IV is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and RX100 IV.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The PEN-F has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer PEN-F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.