Olympus E-PL1 vs YI M1
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Olympus E-PL1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(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
- Launched September 2016
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Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL1 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was launched 7 years earlier than the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL1 grades versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the YI M1
| E-PL1 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL1
| M1 | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 77 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and YI M1
| E-PL1 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and M1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the YI M1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photos | 450 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $288 | $320 |