Olympus XZ-1 vs YI M1

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus XZ-1 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and YI. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was released 6 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-1 grades against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-1 vs the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.