Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F
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Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced July 2012
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon M and Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively similar but the M (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M was released 4 years before the PEN-F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M grades versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Olympus PEN-F
M | PEN-F | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Canon M
PEN-F | M | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | July 2012 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Olympus PEN-F
M | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M has outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon M and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M and the PEN-F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and PEN-F is 89 and 84 respectively.
Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and PEN-F.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-07-23 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 827 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $510 | $1,000 |