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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Newer Model is Canon M50 II
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 scores versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Olympus E-PM2

 M50 E-PM2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2013Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Canon M50

 E-PM2 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Olympus E-PM2

 M50 E-PM2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features external measurements 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-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M50 versus the E-PM2.

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and E-PM2 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and E-PM2.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M50 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern M50 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography features
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography factors
75
image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (235 shots)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
78
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
66
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging details
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon M50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Olympus E-PM2
 Canon EOS M50Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS M50 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2013-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens support 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 sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
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 235 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $779 $448