Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1
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Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the YI M1
| E-PL8 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PL8
| M1 | E-PL8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and YI M1
| E-PL8 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | September 2016 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | YI 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 |
