Pentax E85 vs YI M1

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax E85 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and YI. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the E85 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E85 was revealed 8 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E85 scores versus the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 provides external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E85 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E85 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.