Olympus E-PL1s vs YI M1
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Olympus E-PL1s vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and M1 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL1s matches up against the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the YI M1
| E-PL1s | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| M1 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | November 2010 | More modern by 71 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and YI M1
| E-PL1s | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing 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 vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the M1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and M1.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the YI M1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1s | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-11-16 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 290 shots | 450 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $599 | $320 |
