Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
The Canon EOS 100D (called Canon SL1 in some regions) and the Olympus PEN E-PL8 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in March 2013 and September 2016. The 100D is a DSLR, while the E-PL8 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (100D) and a Four Thirds (E-PL8) 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.
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Canon 100D | Olympus E-PL8 | |
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 200-6400 (100-25600) | |
Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder, LCD framing | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1037k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
4.9 shutter flaps per second | 8 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
380 shots per battery charge | 350 shots per battery charge | |
117 x 91 x 69 mm, 407 g | 115 x 67 x 38 mm, 357 g |
Body comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 100D and the Olympus E-PL8 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions 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-PL8 is notably smaller (28 percent) than the Canon 100D. Moreover, the E-PL8 is markedly lighter (12 percent) than the 100D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 100D nor the E-PL8 are weather-sealed.
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-PL8). Mirrorless cameras, such as the E-PL8, 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-PL8 can take 350 images on a single charge of its BLS-50 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 |
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Canon 100D» | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Olympus E-PL8« | 4.5 in | 2.6 in | 1.5 in | 12.6 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2016 | 549 | - | Olympus E-PL8 | ||
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-PL9« » | 4.6 in | 2.7 in | 1.5 in | 13.4 oz | 350 | n | Feb 2018 | 549 | Olympus E-PL9 | |||
Olympus E-M10 III« » | 4.8 in | 3.3 in | 2.0 in | 14.5 oz | 330 | n | Aug 2017 | 649 | Olympus E-M10 III | |||
Olympus E-M10 II« » | 4.7 in | 3.3 in | 1.9 in | 13.8 oz | 320 | n | Aug 2015 | 799 | - | Olympus E-M10 II | ||
Olympus E-PL7« » | 4.5 in | 2.6 in | 1.5 in | 12.6 oz | 350 | n | Aug 2014 | 599 | - | Olympus E-PL7 | ||
Panasonic G7« » | 4.9 in | 3.4 in | 3.0 in | 14.5 oz | 350 | n | May 2015 | 649 | - | Panasonic G7 | ||
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 two cameras under review were launched at the same price and fall into the same market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. 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.
Sensor comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
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 are more costly to manufacture and tend to 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-PL8 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-PL8 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-PL8 offers a 4:3 aspect.

With 17.9MP, the 100D offers a higher resolution than the E-PL8 (15.9MP), but the 100D nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 3.76μm for the E-PL8) due to its larger sensor. However, the E-PL8 is a somewhat more recent model (by 3 years and 6 months) than the 100D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.
The 100D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
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 PEN E-PL8 are ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

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"). 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 |
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Canon 100D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-PL8« | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Olympus E-PL8 | |
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-PL9« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Olympus E-PL9 | |
Olympus E-M10 III« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Olympus E-M10 III | |
Olympus E-M10 II« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | Olympus E-M10 II | |
Olympus E-PL7« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.7 | 12.4 | 873 | 72 | Olympus E-PL7 | |
Panasonic G7« » | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic G7 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | Panasonic G6 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/30p).
Feature comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 100D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the E-PL8 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 100D, the Olympus E-PL8, 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 |
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Canon 100D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-PL8« | - | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-PL8 | |
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-PL9« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.6 | Y | Y | Olympus E-PL9 | |
Olympus E-M10 III« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.6 | Y | Y | Olympus E-M10 III | |
Olympus E-M10 II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | Y | Olympus E-M10 II | |
Olympus E-PL7« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-PL7 | |
Panasonic G7« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Panasonic G7 | |
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-PL8 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.
The E-PL8 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 100D does not have a selfie-screen.Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 100D and the E-PL8 write their files to SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
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 PEN E-PL8 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 |
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Canon 100D» | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 100D | |
Olympus E-PL8« | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-PL8 | |
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-PL9« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Olympus E-PL9 | |
Olympus E-M10 III« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M10 III | |
Olympus E-M10 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M10 II | |
Olympus E-PL7« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-PL7 | |
Panasonic G7« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic G7 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic G6 |
It is notable that the 100D has a microphone port, which is missing on the E-PL8. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.
Both the 100D and the E-PL8 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 100D was replaced by the Canon 200D, while the E-PL8 was followed by the Olympus E-PL9.
Review summary: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 100D and the Olympus E-PL8? 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 video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image framing and settings control.
- Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in March 2013).

Reasons to prefer the Olympus PEN E-PL8:
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 4.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More compact: Is smaller (115x67mm vs 117x91mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 50g or 12 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- 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.
- More modern: Reflects 3 years and 6 months of technical progress since the 100D launch.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-PL8 emerges as the winner of the match-up (9 : 6 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
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-PL8 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
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.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | Rec | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Olympus E-PL8« | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Sep 2016 | 549 | - | Olympus E-PL8 | ||
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-PL9« » | Rec | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Feb 2018 | 549 | Olympus E-PL9 | |||
Olympus E-M10 III« » | Rec | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2017 | 649 | Olympus E-M10 III | |||
Olympus E-M10 II« » | HiRec | 80/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Aug 2015 | 799 | - | Olympus E-M10 II | ||
Olympus E-PL7« » | Rec | - | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Aug 2014 | 599 | - | Olympus E-PL7 | ||
Panasonic G7« » | HiRec | 80/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | May 2015 | 649 | - | Panasonic G7 | ||
Panasonic G6« » | HiRec | - | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 100D vs Olympus E-PL8
Camera Model | Canon 100D | Olympus E-PL8 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Micro Four Thirds lenses |
Launch Date | March 2013 | September 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 549 | USD 549 |
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 | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 200-6400 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | TruePic VII |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 63 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.3 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 843 | .. |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.54x | n/a |
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 | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 4.9 shutter flaps/s | 8 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 |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | no MIC socket |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | LP-E12 power pack | BLS-50 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) |
115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in) |
Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) | 357 g (12.6 oz) |
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