Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PL6

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was launched 3 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 matches up vs the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 against the E-PL6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and E-PL6 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and E-PL6.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent M50 will have a benefit in sensor technology.