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Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P5 scores versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the YI M1

 E-P5 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-P5

 M1 E-P5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016October 2013Newer by 36 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and YI M1

 E-P5 M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications 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 change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 against the M1.

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and M1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the YI M1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with YI M1
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (420g)
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
YI M1 Travel photography details
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (420g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
78
great battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
YI M1 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with YI M1
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and YI M1
 Olympus PEN E-P5YI M1
General Information
Brand Olympus YI
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-10-03 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $389 $320