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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • New Model is Olympus E-P3
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon M100 versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was launched 7 years later than the E-P2 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 going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M100 grades against the E-P2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Olympus E-P2

 M100 E-P2 
IntroducedAugust 2017April 2010More recent by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Canon M100

 E-P2 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Olympus E-P2

 M100 E-P2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M100 versus Olympus E-P2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 compared to the E-P2.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and E-P2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and E-P2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Olympus E-P2
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
66
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 shots)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
81
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (295 shots)
43
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 shots)
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Olympus E-P2
 Canon EOS M100Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M100 Olympus PEN E-P2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2010-04-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 TruePic V
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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 56
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 10.4
DXO Low light rating 1272 505
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $799