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Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and YI. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was announced 3 years prior to the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XG-1 matches up vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the YI M1

 XG-1 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Pentax XG-1

 M1 XG-1 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2014Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and YI M1

 XG-1 M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 versus the M1.

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and M1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and M1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older XG-1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (567g)
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
33
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and YI M1
 Pentax XG-1YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax YI
Model type Pentax XG-1 YI M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-07-15 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $320