Pentax K-7 vs YI M1
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Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-7 & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the YI M1
K-7 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Pentax K-7
M1 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | October 2009 | More recent by 84 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and YI M1
K-7 | M1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-7 vs YI M1 Specifications
Pentax K-7 | YI M1 | |
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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 |