Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PL8

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was introduced 11 months earlier than the E-PL8 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M10 grades versus the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M10 and the E-PL8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and E-PL8 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and E-PL8.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M10 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.