Canon N100 vs Olympus E-PM2

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon N100 and Olympus E-PM2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 8 months later than the E-PM2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the N100 matches up vs the E-PM2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 vs the E-PM2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and E-PM2 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PM2 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.