Pentax K-S2 vs YI M1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-S2 vs YI M1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and YI. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was brought out 19 months prior to the M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-S2 scores versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-S2 vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 against the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and M1 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and M1.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-S2 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older K-S2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.