Olympus FE-3010 vs YI M1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 and YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and YI. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was announced 8 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 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 FE-3010 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 and YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 vs the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and M1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.