Olympus PEN-F vs Sony FX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was revealed 7 years before the FX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PEN-F matches up versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Sony FX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony FX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the PEN-F and the FX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and FX30.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony FX30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older PEN-F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.