Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P2

Below, we are comparing the Canon M200 vs Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was introduced 9 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M200 scores versus the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M200 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M200 versus the E-P2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and E-P2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and E-P2.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M200 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M200 will give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher M200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.