Olympus PEN-F vs Sony T90

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus PEN-F and Sony T90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was revealed 7 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PEN-F grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PEN-F versus the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and T90 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and T90.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.