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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F and Sony WX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was brought out 5 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PEN-F scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sony WX10

 PEN-F WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus PEN-F

 WX10 PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sony WX10

 PEN-F WX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys outside 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) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the PEN-F versus the WX10.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and WX10 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and WX10.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer PEN-F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Sony WX10
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
Sports photography with Sony WX10
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
75
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (330 per charge)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (330 per charge)
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Sony WX10
 Olympus PEN-FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN-F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-27 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $200