Olympus E-PL5 vs YI M1
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Olympus E-PL5 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released September 2012
(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
- Launched September 2016
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and YI. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL5 was announced 5 years prior to the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL5 scores vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the YI M1
| E-PL5 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL5
| M1 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 48 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and YI M1
| E-PL5 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL5 and the M1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and M1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the YI M1 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 450 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $400 | $320 |