Olympus E-M5 II vs YI M1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II and YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was brought out 19 months prior to the M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II against the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and M1.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the YI M1 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-M5 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.