Olympus SZ-30MR vs YI M1

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and M1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.