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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P3
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was manufactured 10 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M50 II matches up versus the E-P2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-P2

 M50 II E-P2 
LaunchedOctober 2020April 2010Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Canon M50 II

 E-P2 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P2

 M50 II E-P2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 II has external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 II and the E-P2.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-P2 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-P2.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will show greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M50 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography features
Olympus E-P2 Street photography features
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
77
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (305 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
79
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
43
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-P2
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus PEN E-P2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-04-22
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 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 505
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $799