Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was announced 7 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M50 grades vs the E-PL1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 and the E-PL1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and E-PL1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and E-PL1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.