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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R50 was released 9 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R50 matches up against the E-PM2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus E-PM2

		

		

			
 R50 E-PM2 
ReleasedFebruary 2023May 2013Fresher by 119 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 E-PM2 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus E-PM2

		

		

			
 R50 E-PM2 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the E-PM2.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and E-PM2 is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and E-PM2.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography information
84
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
66
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
74
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic port
 does not have image stabilization
36
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon R50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus E-PM2
 Canon EOS R50Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2013-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 651 35
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 37 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 375g (0.83 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $679 $448