Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s 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
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Newer Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.
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The M50 was launched 7 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 scores against the E-PL1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Olympus E-PL1s
M50 | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2010 | More recent by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Canon M50
E-PL1s | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Olympus E-PL1s
M50 | E-PL1s | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 compared to the E-PL1s.
![Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and E-PL1s is 79 and 86 respectively.
![Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and E-PL1s.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M50 will render more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent M50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL1s-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2010-11-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | 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 | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 334g (0.74 lbs) |
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 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 shots | 290 shots |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $779 | $599 |