Olympus TG-3 vs YI M1

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-3 and YI M1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-3 was brought out 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-3 matches up versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 and YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the YI M1 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.