Pentax X70 vs YI M1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X70 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and YI. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was launched 8 years before the M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X70 scores vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Pentax X70 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X70 versus the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and M1 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.