Olympus PEN-F vs Sony TX7

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F and Sony TX7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was brought out 6 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PEN-F grades versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F vs the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and TX7 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.