Olympus E-M1 III vs YI M1

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III and YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was brought out 3 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and M1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-M1 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.