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Pentax K-01 vs YI M1

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
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Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-01 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and YI. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-01 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was revealed 5 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-01 grades against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the YI M1

 K-01 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Pentax K-01

 M1 K-01 
LaunchedSeptember 2016May 2012More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and YI M1

 K-01 M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-01 compared to the M1.

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and M1 is 76 and 87 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-01 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the YI M1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with YI M1
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than others (561 grams)
74
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no phase detect auto focus
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than others (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery life (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
YI M1 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (561g)
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax K-01 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and YI M1
 Pentax K-01YI M1
General Information
Brand Pentax YI
Model type Pentax K-01 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-30 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 151 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561g (1.24 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 450 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $320