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Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL8 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and YI. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL8 was launched at a similar time to the M1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL8 matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the YI M1

 E-PL8 M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL8

 M1 E-PL8 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and YI M1

 E-PL8 M1 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2016Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL8 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL8 against the M1.

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the YI M1 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
Street photography with YI M1
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
Sports photography with YI M1
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
54
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
71
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
Landscape photography with YI M1
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and YI M1
 Olympus PEN E-PL8YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus YI
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 350 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $320