Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL1

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M200 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was unveiled 9 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the M200 scores against the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M200 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M200 and the E-PL1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and E-PL1 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and E-PL1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M200 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M200 will result in more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.