Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PL1s

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The M50 II was unveiled 10 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M50 II scores vs the E-PL1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II comes with external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M50 II compared to the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-PL1s is 79 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M50 II will offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher M50 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.