Olympus E-3 vs YI M1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-3 and YI M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was introduced 9 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-3 scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 has outer measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 and YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 compared to the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and M1 is 56 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and M1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the YI M1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.