Canon M vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the M (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M was introduced 3 years before the E-PL7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M matches up against the E-PL7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M features outside 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) and the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M and the E-PL7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and E-PL7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and E-PL7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.