Olympus E-PM2 vs YI M1
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Olympus E-PM2 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-PM1
(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
- Introduced September 2016
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and YI. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-PM2 was revealed 4 years before the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 matches up against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the YI M1
| E-PM2 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus E-PM2
| M1 | E-PM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2016 |  | May 2013 | More recent by 40 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and YI M1
| E-PM2 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 and the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and M1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the YI M1 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | YI |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | YI M1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 932 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 450 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $448 | $320 |
