Canon N100 vs Olympus E-PM1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon N100 versus Olympus E-PM1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was launched 2 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the N100 grades against the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 against the E-PM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and E-PM1 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and E-PM1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.