Olympus PEN-F PEN-F black
The 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and 5-axis image stabilization enable clear handheld shots, while the 734-shot battery life and 400g body support all-day portability. Its retro design, inspired by classic film cameras, offers a tactile shooting experience that stands out among modern mirrorless options. Best for style-conscious travelers and beginners who prioritize a lightweight, beautifully crafted camera over high-speed action capture.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 734 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN-F PEN-F | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 315 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 12 | 75 | 30 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 721 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN-F PEN-F | 32.6 | 35.5 | 18.3 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 39 | 97.9 | 25.3 | 26.3 | 16.7 | 59.7 | 71.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.5 | 86.6 | 90.6 | 68.9 | 89.3 | 91.7 | 95.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.1 | 87.7 | 83.2 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 93.1 | 92 | 98.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.5 | 89 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 84.5 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 99.2 | 84.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.it 1 offers From €710
Usage Scores
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