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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • New Model is Olympus E-P2
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was announced 13 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R50 matches up versus the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-P1

 R50 E-P1 
IntroducedFebruary 2023July 2009Newer by 165 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Canon R50

 E-P1 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-P1

 R50 E-P1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R50 versus the E-P1.

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and E-P1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and E-P1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography details
Olympus E-P1 Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography information
78
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography advice
84
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
43
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-P1
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2009-07-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 32000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 370 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $679 $182