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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M100
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon M200 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M200 was revealed 7 years after the E-PL5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M200 matches up versus the E-PL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Olympus E-PL5

 M200 E-PL5 
ReleasedSeptember 2019September 2012Newer by 86 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Canon M200

 E-PL5 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Olympus E-PL5

 M200 E-PL5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 provides outside 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-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M200 versus Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M200 versus the E-PL5.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and E-PL5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Travel photography camera
89
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
75
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon M200 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Olympus E-PL5
 Canon EOS M200Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M200 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 325 gr (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 889
Other
Battery life 315 photos 360 photos
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $549 $400