Olympus PEN-F vs Sony TX1

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus PEN-F and Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was released 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PEN-F grades against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F features external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus PEN-F and Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and TX1 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and TX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.