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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.3MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 400 g
63 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
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-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha 1 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 1624 | 1160 | 737 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN-F | 80 | 87.4 | 15 | 73.4 | 53 | 47.9 | 98.7 | 29.8 | 69.1 | 73.4 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 91.1 | 91.8 | 96.6 | 84.2 | 89 | 99.1 | 97.8 | 92.8 | 95.3 | 97.7 | 95.7 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.7 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.6 | 98.1 | 97.5 | 95.3 | 94 | 89.2 |
| Sony Alpha 1 Compare | 96.8 | 99.3 | 97.6 | 91.6 | 98.9 | 74.9 | 96.3 | 64 | 95.3 | 94 | 93.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.8 | 90.9 | 97.2 | 95.3 | 97.6 | 62.5 | 92.2 | 92.8 | 95.3 | 77.5 | 97.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 98 | 85.5 | 94.7 | 86.9 | 49 | 95.9 | 92.8 | 89 | 84.2 | 89.2 |
