Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon M200 and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M200 was announced 8 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M200 matches up versus the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M200 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 features external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Canon M200 and Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M200 and the E-PL3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and E-PL3 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M200 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M200 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent M200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.