Olympus PEN-F for Sports Photography

Is the Olympus PEN-F good for Sports Photography?

Olympus PEN-F Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Olympus PEN-F has a score of 75 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Olympus PEN-F will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Olympus PEN-F Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s

Olympus PEN-F's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

81 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Olympus PEN-F is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

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Olympus PEN-F Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3 Compare PEN-F vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #111 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #50
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare PEN-F vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #1 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #1
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 100	Portrait 99 Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape 100

Nikon 1 AW1 Compare PEN-F vs 1 AW1	14 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #248 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #94
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 J5 Compare PEN-F vs J5	21 MP \| 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #163 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #77
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 95 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX8 Compare PEN-F vs GX8	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #58 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #31
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 J5

Panasonic GX8