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120N vs PEN-F
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
19 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- 120N 140 × 102 × 76 mm · 200 g
- PEN-F 125 × 72 × 37 mm · 427 g
The PEN-F is 15 mm narrower, 30 mm shorter, 39 mm slimmer and 227 g heavier than the 120N.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | PEN-FOlympus · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £445 used |
| Sensor | — | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Film | 120 roll film | — |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Manual zone focus | Contrast-detect AF (FAST AF), 81 areas, face / eye detection |
| Exposure | Fixed (one shutter speed and aperture) | — |
| Stabilisation | — | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps |
| Battery Life | No battery needed | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 200gBest | 427g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140 × 102 × 76 mm | 124.8 × 72.1 × 37.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical (SLR) | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.08-1.23x |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | 60 mm f/8 | — |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB, micro HDMI, hot shoe + PC sync, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
PEN-F
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
—
5.1/10
Street
—
6.8/10
Travel
—
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
3.9/10
Documentary
—
3.3/10
Sports & Action
—
5.0/10
Landscape
—
5.0/10
Wildlife
—
5.7/10
Casual
—
4.4/10
Food
—
6.0/10
Macro
—
5.5/10
Architecture
—
5.7/10
Astrophotography
—
4.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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