Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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87 Imaging
60 Features
66 Overall
62
Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released August 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL6 was announced 3 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the YI M1
| E-PL6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL6
| M1 | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 26 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and YI M1
| E-PL6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 has outer 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) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 and the M1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and M1.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the YI M1 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-08-01 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| 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 | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $320 |
