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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Updated by Canon M200
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon M100 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was announced 3 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the M100 matches up versus the E-P5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Olympus E-P5

 M100 E-P5 
ReleasedAugust 2017October 2013More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Canon M100

 E-P5 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Olympus E-P5

 M100 E-P5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M100 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M100 against the E-P5.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and E-P5 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M100 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer M100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography information
Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
82
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography factors
66
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
81
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
68
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Olympus E-P5
 Canon EOS M100Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M100 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2013-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320s
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302g (0.67 lbs) 420g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 72
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1272 895
Other
Battery life 295 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $389