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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
IBIS Yes
Weight 400 g
28 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
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 | Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 658 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| 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 | 33.3 | 36.2 | 17.7 | 28.9 | 20.7 | 39.6 | 97.9 | 25.9 | 26.7 | 17.8 | 60.2 | 72.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 64.1 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 97.8 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
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