Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2
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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
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.

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.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Olympus E-PM2
M50 II | E-PM2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | May 2013 | More modern by 91 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Canon M50 II
E-PM2 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Olympus E-PM2
M50 II | E-PM2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2013-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $448 |