Canon M vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we are reviewing the Canon M and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is very close but the M (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was released 5 years prior to the E-PL8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M grades versus the E-PL8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M has got external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M against the E-PL8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and E-PL8 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M and E-PL8.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.