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Olympus PEN-F

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Pros

  • The magnesium alloy construction feels extremely solid in the hand
  • lovingly crafted dials
  • robust body and screw-less design

Cons

  • no microphone or headphone port for better in-camera sound recording
  • Olympus 50-megapixel High Res Shot Mode more gimmicky than practical
  • there's no external mic or headphone jack

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 1.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Olympus PEN-F - Pros & Cons

Olympus PEN-F

Pros

  • The magnesium alloy construction feels extremely solid in the hand
  • lovingly crafted dials
  • robust body and screw-less design
  • looks
  • feels and performs very much like a classic DSLR
  • easy and comfortable to use
  • clean
  • bright color and great detail
  • bright screen and an excellent electronic viewfinder
  • controls and modes are definitely interesting and useful
  • large

Cons

  • no microphone or headphone port for better in-camera sound recording
  • Olympus 50-megapixel High Res Shot Mode more gimmicky than practical
  • there's no external mic or headphone jack
  • The price is also certainly a bit steep
  • no camera in 2016 would be complete without video recording functionality
  • there are no external microphone or headphone jacks
  • there is no real 4K video support
  • only really useful for landscapes
  • Video recording remains a weakness on Olympus cameras
  • camera are circular instead of squared off
  • a histogram and a horizontal/vertical level gauge

Olympus PEN-F - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus PEN-F - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
Other resolutions
  • 3712x2784
  • 2624x1968
  • 1824x1368
  • 640x480
ProcessorTruePic VII
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Optics and focus
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
Maximum aperture1.8
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points81
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter1.81 in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)81
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemFP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
  • custom
Speed (JPEG)10.0 fps
Speed (RAW)10.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.5±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight13.16 oz
Width4.91 in
Height2.84 in
Depth1.47 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery life (max)1.33 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages supportMulti
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 25600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum80
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Muted
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization axis5-axis
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 3:4
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1037000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.23 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)4 - 2
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • AVI
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.2
  • PRINT Image Matching III
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno
Firewireno

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Olympus PEN-F Olympus - Editorial Reviews (48)

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Olympus PEN-F Olympus Pen F: A slick camera that caters to the film nostalgic [REVIEW]
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Mashable
Published: 07.03.2016
Olympus Pen F: A slick camera that caters to the film nostalgic [REVIEW]

The Olympus Pen F is the ultimate interchangeable lens camera throwback to old film cameras.

Olympus PEN-F Olympus Pen-F Mirrorless Camera First Look Review (Full Resolution Test Images)
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.02.2016
Olympus Pen-F Mirrorless Camera First Look Review (Full Resolution Test Images)

Without telling us why, Olympus ferried a number of the photo press to Austin, Texas last week, myself included. As it turned out, the purpose was to debut the new Olympus Pen-F Micro Four Thirds digital mirrorless camera ($1199.99, body only). We got to test out the new 20-megapixel Olympus Pen-F for several days in Austin, and all I can say is: Wow! 

Olympus PEN-F First Impressions: Olympus Pen F - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
Published: 27.01.2016
First Impressions: Olympus Pen F - The Phoblographer

The new Olympus Pen F is quite exciting. If you're a fan of rangefinder camera bodies, this will make you very happy.

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 27.01.2016
Olympus PEN-F Digital Camera Review

True to its roots, this new PEN combines power and portability.

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F Full Review
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ePHOTOzine
Olympus PEN-F Full Review
4.5

Olympus PEN-F Review - We review the 20 megapixel Olympus PEN-F, with built in EVF and 50 megapixel high resolution mode. Find out how it performs!

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F review: First look - Amateur Photographer
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Amateur Photographer
Olympus PEN-F review: First look - Amateur Photographer

Andy Westlake takes a first look at Olympus’s latest high-end CSC in our Olympus PEN-F review

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.03.2016
Olympus PEN-F review
4.0

The most advanced PEN-series camera has the features, handling and image quality to charm enthusiast photographers

Olympus PEN-F Olympus Pen-F review: Not F-ing about
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Pocket-lint
Published: 01.06.2016
Olympus Pen-F review: Not F-ing about
4.0

Just as it did with the original Pen, Olympus has launched another classic in the Pen-F. The elegant design is eye-catching enough to steal some of

Olympus PEN-F Premiere and review: The Olympus PEN F
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Ming Thein | Photographer
Published: 27.01.2016
Premiere and review: The Olympus PEN F

After being limited to 16MP for nearly four years, we now have a marginal increase in resolution – to 20MP, matching the Panasonic GX8 announced last year (and quite possibly sharing the same…

Olympus PEN-F Review: Olympus PEN-F Compact Micro Four Thirds Camera
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WIRED
Published: 14.10.2016
Review: Olympus PEN-F Compact Micro Four Thirds Camera
3.5

The new digital PEN-F takes that legacy of simple, compact design and wraps it around a best-in-class 20MP Micro Four Thirds sensor.

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 06.10.2018
Olympus PEN-F review
4.0

The most advanced PEN-series camera has the features and handling to charm enthusiasts

Olympus PEN-F Review: The Olympus Pen-F is a distinctive new classic
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 07.03.2016
Review: The Olympus Pen-F is a distinctive new classic
4.5

The new Olympus Pen-F is one of the most attractive digital cameras today, but is it more than just a good-looker? Check out what the new 20MP sensor, with 5-axis optical image stabilization and the new Creative Dial have to offer.

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 24.02.2016
Olympus PEN-F Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The new Olympus PEN-F is a new premium compact system camera boasting a gorgeous retro design and some pro-level features, including a new 20 megapixel sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation, 10fps burst shooting, vari-angle 3-inch LCD touchscreen, 4K time-lapse movies, an electronic shutter and built-in wi-fi. Priced at £999 / $1199 body-only, is the PEN-F all style and no substance? Read our in-depth Olympus PEN-F review to find out...

Olympus PEN-F History Repeating: Olympus PEN-F Review
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DPReview
Published: 24.02.2016
History Repeating: Olympus PEN-F Review
4.1

Olympus has brought new life – and a new face – to the famed film-era PEN series with the all-new digital PEN-F. The PEN-F is a 20MP rangefinder-style interchangeable lens camera that inherits a lot of features from the OM-D E-M5 II, including 5-axis image stabilization and a high resolution shooting mode. It has an impressive spec sheet, but how does it perform? Read more

Olympus PEN-F Olympus PEN-F - Hands On Early Review - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 27.01.2016
Olympus PEN-F - Hands On Early Review - Luminous Landscape

A Little History January 2016 will be remembered for a number of new camera releases and a major snowstorm in Eastern USA.  I can’t remember a year when so many new camera announcements have been made so early in the year, especially during a Photokina year.   It looks like 2016 will be especially interesting, [Read More]

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