Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PM1

Lets look closer at the Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-PM1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was released 7 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M6 MII matches up against the E-PM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M6 MII compared to the E-PM1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and E-PM1 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and E-PM1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M6 MII will render more detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.