Pentax WG-3 GPS vs YI M1

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs YI M1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and YI. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.