Olympus 7030 vs YI M1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and YI. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7030 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7030 grades versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 against the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and M1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7030 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.