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Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M10 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively similar but the M10 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was introduced 2 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M10 scores against the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Olympus E-PM2

 M10 E-PM2 
RevealedOctober 2015May 2013Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Canon M10

 E-PM2 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Olympus E-PM2

 M10 E-PM2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the E-PM2.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-PM2 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and E-PM2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M10 will offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography factors
59
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (255 CIPA)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
74
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (255 shots)
66
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (255 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M10
Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Olympus E-PM2
 Canon EOS M10Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M10 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.6 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.2
DXO Low light rating 753 932
Other
Battery life 255 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $448