Canon M100 vs Olympus PEN-F

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M100 vs Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty close but the M100 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was launched 20 months after the PEN-F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M100 scores against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M100 vs Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M100 versus the PEN-F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and PEN-F is 88 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and PEN-F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger M100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.