Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was revealed 7 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M50 II grades against the E-PM2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 II offers physical 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) while the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M50 II versus the E-PM2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and E-PM2 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and E-PM2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 II will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent M50 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.