Canon R10 vs Olympus E-P1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R10 and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was brought out 13 years later than the E-P1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the R10 matches up vs the E-P1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R10 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are available at Canon R10 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon R10 and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the R10 and the E-P1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and E-P1 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and E-P1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R10 will produce more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent R10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.