Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P2

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

The M50 II was unveiled 11 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M50 II matches up against the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-P1
M50 II | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 137 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Canon M50 II
E-P1 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P1
M50 II | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II features external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M50 II and the E-P1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-P1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and E-P1.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 II will show greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger M50 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 grams (0.85 lb) | 355 grams (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $182 |