Canon R100 vs Olympus E-PM2

Following is a extensive review of the Canon R100 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was released 10 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R100 grades versus the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon R100 and Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 compared to the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and E-PM2 is 76 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent R100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.