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Olympus E-420 vs YI M1

The Olympus E-420 and the YI M1 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in March 2008 and September 2016. The E-420 is a DSLR, while the M1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 10 megapixels, whereas the YI provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-420
versus
YI M1
Olympus E-420   YI M1
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
10 MP – Four Thirds sensor 20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-1,600 ISO 100-25,600
Optical viewfinder No viewfinder, LCD framing
2.7" LCD – 215k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed touchscreen
3.5 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge450 shots per battery charge
130 x 91 x 53 mm, 440 g 114 x 64 x 34 mm, 281 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus E-420 and the YI M1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-420 and the YI M1 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The M1 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the E-420 is only available in black.

Size Olympus E-420 vs YI M1
Compare E-420 versus M1 top
Comparison E-420 or M1 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the YI M1 is considerably smaller (38 percent) than the Olympus E-420. Moreover, the M1 is substantially lighter (36 percent) than the E-420. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the E-420 nor the M1 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-420) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (M1). Mirrorless cameras, such as the M1, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the E-420 gets 500 shots out of its Olympus BLS-1 battery, while the M1 can take 450 images on a single charge of its YI BXM-10 power pack. The power pack in the M1 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Olympus E-420 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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YI M1 114 mm 64 mm 34 mm 281 g 450 i Sep 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon SX420 104 mm 69 mm 85 mm 325 g 195 i Jan 2016 US$ 299ebay.com
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Canon SX710 113 mm 66 mm 35 mm 269 g 230 i Jan 2015 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 i Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3 117 mm 67 mm 40 mm 339 g 410 i Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5 98 mm 60 mm 32 mm 231 g 250 i Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon D40X 124 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 520 i Mar 2007 US$ 729ebay.com
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Nikon D60 126 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 500 i Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D3000 126 mm 97 mm 64 mm 536 g 500 i Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-400 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Sep 2006 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-450 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-520 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 535 g 750 i May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 535 g 500 i Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-620 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 521 g 500 i Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic L10 135 mm 96 mm 78 mm 556 g 450 i Aug 2007 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The M1 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 42 percent) than the E-420, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a Four Thirds sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Olympus E-420 and YI M1 sensor measures

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the M1 offers a higher resolution of 20.2 megapixels, compared with 10 MP of the E-420. This megapixels advantage translates into a 42 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the M1 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.34μm versus 4.74μm for the E-420). However, it should be noted that the M1 is much more recent (by 8 years and 6 months) than the E-420, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that compensate for the smaller pixel size.

The resolution advantage of the YI M1 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the M1 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.9 x 19.4 inches or 65.8 x 49.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.7 x 15.6 inches or 52.7 x 39.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.3 x 13 inches or 43.9 x 32.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-420 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Olympus E-420 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. The corresponding ISO settings for the YI M1 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-420 versus M1 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
Landscape
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Olympus E-420 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.452756
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YI M1 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.012.6103073
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Canon SX420 1/2.3 19.9 5152 3864720/25p20.311.780648
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Canon SX710 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.211.671247
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Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
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Fujifilm X-A3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.813.1166381
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Nikon 1 J5 1-inch 20.7 5568 37124K/15p21.112.047965
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Nikon D40X APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.411.451663
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Nikon D60 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.511.456265
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Nikon D3000 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.156362
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Olympus E-400 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.010.612753
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Olympus E-410 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.110.049451
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Olympus E-450 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.551256
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Olympus E-520 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.410.454855
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Olympus E-600 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.510.354155
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Olympus E-620 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.353655
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Panasonic L10 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.310.842955
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The M1 indeed provides for movie recording, while the E-420 does not. The highest resolution format that the M1 can use is 4K/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the E-420 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the M1 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Olympus E-420 and YI M1 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-420optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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YI M1i i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon SX420i i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 0.5/s i i
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Canon SX710i i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/3200s 6.0/s i i
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Canon SX730i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 5.9/s i i
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Fujifilm X-A3i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon 1 J5i i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 60.0/s i i
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Nikon D40Xoptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D60optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D3000optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-400optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-410optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-450optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-520optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-600optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Olympus E-620optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic L10optical i2.5 / 207 swivel i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The E-420 has one, while the M1 does not. While the built-in flash of the E-420 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The YI M1 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The E-420 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or xD Picture cards, while the M1 uses SDXC cards. The E-420 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the M1 only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus E-420 and YI M1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-420ii / iiii2.0iii
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YI M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX420imono / monoiii2.0iii
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Canon SX710istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX730istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-A3istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon 1 J5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D40Xii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D60ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D3000ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-400ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-410ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-450ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-520ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-600ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-620ii / iiii2.0iii
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Panasonic L10ii / iiii2.0iii
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It is notable that the M1 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the E-420 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the E-420 and the M1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. Neither of the two has a direct successor, so they represent the end of the respective camera lines from Olympus and YI. Further information on the features and operation of the E-420 and M1 can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-420 Manual (free pdf) or the online YI M1 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Olympus E-420 or the YI M1 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus E-420:

  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 450) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in March 2008).

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Advantages of the YI M1:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20.2 vs 10MP), which boosts linear resolution by 42%.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 215k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 3.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (114x64mm vs 130x91mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 159g or 36 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (42 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 8 years and 6 months of technical progress since the E-420 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the M1 is the clear winner of the contest (15 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-420 05:15 M1

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-420 and the YI M1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the E-420 or the M1. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-420..85/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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YI M1......69/100.... Sep 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon SX420..........3/5 Jan 2016 US$ 299ebay.com
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Canon SX710..+....4/53.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 349ebay.com
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Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3......74/1004.5/54/5 Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon 1 J5........4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2015 US$ 399ebay.com
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Nikon D40X..79/100..+ +4/54/5 Mar 2007 US$ 729ebay.com
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Nikon D60..80/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D3000..+..72/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-400..85/100....4/54/5 Sep 2006 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410..86/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-450........4/54/5 Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-520..87/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600..........4.5/5 Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-6203/588/100..72/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
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Panasonic L10..85/100..+3.5/54/5 Aug 2007 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Olympus E-420 vs YI M1

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-420 YI M1
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date March 2008 September 2016
Launch Price USD 599 USD 349
Sensor Specs Olympus E-420 YI M1
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.74 μm 3.34 μm
Pixel Density 4.44 MP/cm2 8.96 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 1,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 56 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.5 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.4 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 527 ..
Screen Specs Olympus E-420 YI M1
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder no viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.46x
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.7inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 215k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-420 YI M1
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 3.5 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF or XD cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-420 YI M1
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-420 YI M1
Battery Type Olympus BLS-1 YI BXM-10
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge450 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53 mm
(5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in)
114 x 64 x 34 mm
(4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 440 g (15.5 oz) 281 g (9.9 oz)
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