Olympus VG-145 vs YI M1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-145 versus YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and YI. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The VG-145 was released 6 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-145 and the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-145 and M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older VG-145 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.