Olympus PEN-F Silver
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 (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average build (17th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 81 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 734 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN-F | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN-F | 76 | 84.7 | 16.5 | 69.8 | 51.4 | 45.5 | 98.4 | 85.4 | 29.1 | 63.5 | 71.1 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.9 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$1,911
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 21, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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