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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
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
  • Announced May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was unveiled 12 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R50 grades against the E-PL1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023May 2010Newer by 155 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-PL1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 R50 E-PL1 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R50 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).
Check out the Canon R50 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the R50 vs the E-PL1.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and E-PL1 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and E-PL1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R50 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent R50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography details
83
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
60
 focusing manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL1 as a Sports photography camera
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (290 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
55
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging features
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-PL1
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2010-05-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 334 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $679 $288