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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Newer Model is Canon M200
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Updated by Olympus E-PM2
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon M100 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was unveiled 5 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M100 matches up vs the E-PM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Olympus E-PM1

 M100 E-PM1 
LaunchedAugust 2017November 2011Newer by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Canon M100

 E-PM1 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Olympus E-PM1

 M100 E-PM1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M100 against the E-PM1.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and E-PM1 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and E-PM1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M100 will provide greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer M100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography advice
67
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography features
82
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (295 CIPA)
45
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 CIPA)
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging highlights
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon M100 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Olympus E-PM1
 Canon EOS M100Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M100 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-08-29 2011-11-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 TruePic VI
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 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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 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 All around rating 79 52
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 1272 499
Other
Battery life 295 photos 330 photos
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $499