Pentax K-30 vs YI M1

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax K-30 vs YI M1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and YI. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The K-30 was released 4 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-30 grades versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Pentax K-30 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 and the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and M1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the YI M1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.