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Pentax K-7 vs YI M1

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-7 vs YI M1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-7 vs YI M1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and YI. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and M1 (20MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-7 was unveiled 8 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-7 grades vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the YI M1

 K-7 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Pentax K-7

 M1 K-7 
LaunchedSeptember 2016October 2009More recent by 84 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and YI M1

 K-7 M1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has got external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-7 versus the M1.

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and M1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-7 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the YI M1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
Portrait photography with YI M1
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-7
Street photography with YI M1
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
55
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
78
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and YI M1
 Pentax K-7YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax YI
Model type Pentax K-7 YI M1
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-10-02 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 2000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 151 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $320