Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
The Canon EOS 100D (called Canon SL1 in some regions) and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in March 2013 and September 2013. The 100D is a DSLR, while the E-M1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (100D) and a Four Thirds (E-M1) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 17.9 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 15.9 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
![]() |
![]() |
|
Canon 100D | Olympus E-M1 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | 15.9 MP, Four Thirds Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 100-25600 | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1037k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
4.9 shutter flaps per second | 10 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body | |
380 shots per battery charge | 350 shots per battery charge | |
117 x 91 x 69 mm, 407 g | 130 x 94 x 63 mm, 497 g |
Body comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 100D and the Olympus E-M1. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-M1 is notably larger (15 percent) than the Canon 100D. Moreover, the E-M1 is markedly heavier (22 percent) than the 100D. It is noteworthy in this context that the E-M1 is splash and dust-proof, while the 100D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (100D) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-M1). Mirrorless cameras, such as the E-M1, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.
Concerning battery life, the 100D gets 380 shots out of its LP-E12 battery, while the E-M1 can take 350 images on a single charge of its BLN-1 power pack.
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from the full list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon 100D» | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Olympus E-M1« | 5.1 in | 3.7 in | 2.5 in | 17.5 oz | 350 | Y | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Canon 4000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.0 in | 15.4 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | 4.8 in | 3.7 in | 2.8 in | 16.0 oz | 650 | n | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon 200D | |||
Canon 7D II« » | 5.9 in | 4.4 in | 3.1 in | 32.1 oz | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | 4.3 in | 3.0 in | 1.6 in | 12.6 oz | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | 4.3 in | 2.6 in | 1.3 in | 10.5 oz | 230 | n | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Olympus E-M1 II« » | 5.3 in | 3.6 in | 2.6 in | 20.2 oz | 440 | Y | Sep 2016 | 1,999 | Olympus E-M1 II | |||
Olympus PEN-F« » | 4.9 in | 2.8 in | 1.5 in | 15.1 oz | 330 | n | Jan 2016 | 1,199 | Olympus PEN-F | |||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 4.9 in | 3.3 in | 1.8 in | 16.5 oz | 310 | Y | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-P5« » | 4.8 in | 2.7 in | 1.5 in | 14.8 oz | 330 | n | May 2013 | 999 | - | Olympus E-P5 | ||
Olympus E-M5« » | 4.8 in | 3.5 in | 1.7 in | 15.0 oz | 360 | Y | Feb 2012 | 1,299 | - | Olympus E-M5 | ||
Panasonic G6« » | 4.8 in | 3.3 in | 2.8 in | 13.8 oz | 340 | n | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 100D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 61 percent) than the E-M1, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 100D features an APS-C sensor and the Olympus E-M1 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-M1 is 32 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 2.0. The sensor in the 100D has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-M1 offers a 4:3 aspect.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

With 17.9MP, the 100D offers a higher resolution than the E-M1 (15.9MP), but the 100D nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 3.76μm for the E-M1) due to its larger sensor. However, the E-M1 is a somewhat more recent model (by 5 months) than the 100D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the E-M1 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The Canon EOS 100D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the E-M1 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 100D (overall score 10 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 1.2 bits higher color depth, 1.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.2 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon 100D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-M1« | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.0 | 12.7 | 757 | 73 | Olympus E-M1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.4 | 695 | 63 | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.4 | 1041 | 79 | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.2 | 827 | 65 | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Olympus E-M1 II« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 23.7 | 12.8 | 1312 | 80 | Olympus E-M1 II | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.4 | 894 | 74 | Olympus PEN-F | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.0 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-P5« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.4 | 895 | 72 | Olympus E-P5 | |
Olympus E-M5« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60i | 22.8 | 12.3 | 826 | 71 | Olympus E-M5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | Panasonic G6 |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/30p).
Feature comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the E-M1 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 100D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 100D, the Olympus E-M1, and comparable cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon 100D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-M1« | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 4000 | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.3 | n | n | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Olympus E-M1 II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 18.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M1 II | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus PEN-F | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-P5« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 8000 | 9.0 | Y | Y | Olympus E-P5 | |
Olympus E-M5« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 610 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 9.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Panasonic G6 |
One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 100D has one, while the E-M1 does not. While the built-in flash of the 100D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 100D and the E-M1 write their files to SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 100D and Olympus OM-D E-M1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon 100D» | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-M1« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Olympus E-M1 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M1 II | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus PEN-F | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-P5« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-P5 | |
Olympus E-M5« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Olympus E-M5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic G6 |
It is notable that the E-M1 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the 100D does not offer wifi capability.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-M1 (unlike the 100D) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 100D and the E-M1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 100D was replaced by the Canon 200D, while the E-M1 was followed by the Olympus E-M1 II.
Review summary: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 100D and the Olympus E-M1? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 100D:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (17.9 vs 15.9MP) with a 8% higher linear resolution.
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- More compact: Is smaller (117x91mm vs 130x94mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Less heavy: Is lighter (by 90g or 18 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
- Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (61 percent cheaper at launch).
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in March 2013).

Reasons to prefer the Olympus OM-D E-M1:
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (10 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.2 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.4 EV of extra DR).
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 4.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (5 months) more recently.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-M1 is the clear winner of the contest (14 : 8 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras is instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says nothing about, for example, the handling, responsiveness, and overall imaging quality of the 100D and the E-M1 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
Camera Model |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon 100D» | Rec | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Olympus E-M1« | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Canon 4000D« » | rev | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | HiRec | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon 200D | |||
Canon 7D II« » | Rec | 84/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | Rec | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | rev | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Olympus E-M1 II« » | HiRec | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 1,999 | Olympus E-M1 II | |||
Olympus PEN-F« » | - | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 1,199 | Olympus PEN-F | |||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-P5« » | HiRec | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | May 2013 | 999 | - | Olympus E-P5 | ||
Olympus E-M5« » | HiRec | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2012 | 1,299 | - | Olympus E-M5 | ||
Panasonic G6« » | HiRec | - | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
Check Ebay offers Olympus E-M1:
Check Ebay offers
Other camera comparisons
Did this review help to inform your camera decision process? In case you would like to check on the differences and similarities of other camera models, just use the search menu below. An an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.
- Canon 70D vs Leica CL
- Canon G3 X vs Canon 200D
- Canon M50 vs Sony RX1
- Canon T7i vs Panasonic LX10
- Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus E-410
- Nikon D300S vs Leica Q Typ 116
- Nikon D4S vs Nikon D5500
- Nikon D5500 vs Nikon 1 J4
- Nikon P900 vs Canon 200D
- Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GX9
- Panasonic TZ100 vs Sony A7R
- Ricoh GR II vs Olympus E-M10 III
Specifications: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-M1
Camera Model | Canon 100D | Olympus E-M1 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Micro Four Thirds lenses |
Launch Date | March 2013 | September 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 549 | USD 1399 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | Four Thirds Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 17.3 x 14.9 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 224.9 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 21.6 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 2.0x |
Sensor Resolution | 17.9 Megapixels | 15.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.31 μm | 3.76 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.39 MP/cm2 | 7.08 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | no Enhancement |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | TruePIC VII |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 63 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.3 | 12.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 843 | 757 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.54x | 0.74x |
Viewfinder Resolution | n/a | 2360k dots |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 1037k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous Shooting | 4.9 shutter flaps/s | 10 shutter flaps/s |
Image Stabilization | Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | no On-Board Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | no PC Sync | PC Sync socket |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E12 power pack | BLN-1 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots per charge | 350 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 in) |
130 x 94 x 63 mm (5.1 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) |
Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) | 497 g (17.5 oz) |
Did you notice an error on this page? If so, please get in touch, so that we can correct the information.