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Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was released 8 years before the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the YI M1

 FE-5010 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 M1 FE-5010 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and YI M1

 FE-5010 M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 and the M1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with YI M1
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with YI M1
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with YI M1
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with YI M1
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
78
good battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and YI M1
 Olympus FE-5010YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus YI
Model type Olympus FE-5010 YI M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $320