Canon M200 vs Olympus PEN-F

Below is a detailed review of the Canon M200 and Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty close but the M200 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The M200 was brought out 3 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M200 scores against the PEN-F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M200 & Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M200 versus the PEN-F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and PEN-F is 88 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and PEN-F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.