Nikon S9300 vs Olympus PEN-F

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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus PEN-F

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S9300 Review.

4/3 226.2mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon S9300 advantages over Olympus PEN-F

Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
215g vs 434g
Lighter weight

Olympus PEN-F advantages over Nikon S9300

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.36 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi.
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Nikon S9300

Pentax RZ18

$110
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
HDMI out

$210
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9300 vs Pentax RZ18

Olympus PEN-F

Pentax RZ18

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$210
1/2.33 inch

Internal flash
Lighter weight

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Compared to Fujifilm F660EXR

Nikon S9300

Fujifilm F660EXR

$110
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$131
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9300 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Olympus PEN-F

Fujifilm F660EXR

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$131
1/2 inch

Internal flash
Lighter weight

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Compared to Nikon L610

Nikon S9300

Nikon L610

$110
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$147
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9300 vs Nikon L610

Olympus PEN-F

Nikon L610

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$147
1/2.3 inch

Internal flash
Lighter weight

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Nikon S9300

Panasonic GX85

$110
1/2.3 inch

Thinner

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus PEN-F

Panasonic GX85

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Nikon S9300

Olympus E-PL8

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S9300 vs Olympus E-PL8

Olympus PEN-F

Olympus E-PL8

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

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