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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(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
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was launched 10 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 II scores vs the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-PL1

 M50 II E-PL1 
IntroducedOctober 2020May 2010More recent by 127 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Canon M50 II

 E-PL1 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PL1

 M50 II E-PL1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II against the E-PL1.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and E-PL1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-PL1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger M50 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography highlights
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography info
77
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (305 per charge)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
79
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (305 CIPA)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (290 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging factors
85
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PL1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIOlympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2010-05-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD 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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.85 pounds) 334 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life 305 images 290 images
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $288