Olympus E-M10 II vs YI M1

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 II vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was launched 13 months earlier than the M1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and M1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the YI M1 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.