Canon M vs Olympus E-P7

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is pretty close but the M (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M was announced 10 years before the E-P7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M scores vs the E-P7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Olympus PEN E-P7. The whole galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M provides external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon M and Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M against the E-P7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and E-P7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and E-P7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind in sensor tech.