Canon M vs Olympus E-PM1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon M versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M was announced 9 months after the E-PM1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M grades against the E-PM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M provides outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M against the E-PM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and E-PM1 is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and E-PM1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.