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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(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
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was unveiled 2 years later than the W810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PEN-F matches up versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sony W810

 PEN-F W810 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus PEN-F

 W810 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sony W810

 PEN-F W810 

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F and the W810.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and W810 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and W810.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The PEN-F offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer PEN-F should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
Travel photography with Sony W810
75
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
Vlogging with Sony W810
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Sony W810
 Olympus PEN-FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN-F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $100