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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was launched 12 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R10 grades versus the E-PL1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-PL1

					

					

						
 R10 E-PL1 
IntroducedMay 2022May 2010Fresher by 147 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Canon R10

					

					

						
 E-PL1 R10 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL1

					

					

						
 R10 E-PL1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R10 versus the E-PL1.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and E-PL1 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and E-PL1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent R10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography factors
82
 manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features touch to focus
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than others (426g)
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography advice
78
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery (450 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 low battery power (290 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R10 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography info
76
 good battery (450 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than others (426 grams)
51
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (290 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (450 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
55
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (290 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging advice
70
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than others (426g)
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focusing
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL1
 Canon EOS R10Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R10 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2010-05-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 334 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $879 $288