Pentax Efina vs YI M1

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax Efina vs YI M1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and YI. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Efina was released 4 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Efina matches up versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Efina features exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina versus the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and M1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Efina because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Efina is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.