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Pentax S1 vs YI M1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax S1 and YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and YI. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 6 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 scores against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the YI M1

 S1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Pentax S1

 M1 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2016March 2011Newer by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax S1 and YI M1

 S1 M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the M1.

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax S1
Street photography with YI M1
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with YI M1
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery power (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with YI M1
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax S1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and YI M1
 Pentax Optio S1YI M1
General Information
Brand Pentax YI
Model Pentax Optio S1 YI M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-03-02 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $174 $320