Olympus E-1 vs YI M1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs YI M1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and M1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was released 13 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-1 matches up vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 features physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-1 compared to the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the YI M1 to give more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.