Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Portability
87 Imaging
59 Features
66 Overall
61
87 Imaging
59 Features
66 Overall
61
Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1 Key Specs
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2021
YI M1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P7 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P7 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the YI M1
| E-P7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2021 |  | September 2016 | Fresher by 58 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-P7
| M1 | E-P7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and YI M1
| E-P7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions 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-P7 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-P7 against the M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and M1.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent E-P7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with YI M1
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
good battery (450 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-P7 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P7 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-06-09 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 118 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 360 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $800 | $320 |