Canon R100 vs Olympus E-PL1

Lets look closer at the Canon R100 vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was unveiled 13 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R100 matches up vs the E-PL1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 compared to the E-PL1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and E-PL1 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and E-PL1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R100 will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.