Pentax K-50 vs YI M1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus YI M1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and YI. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was revealed 3 years before the M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-50 scores against the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-50 and the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and M1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.