Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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87 Imaging
60 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and YI. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-5 was brought out 8 months after the M1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-5 scores against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the YI M1
| TG-5 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2017 |  | September 2016 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Olympus TG-5
| M1 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and YI M1
| TG-5 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 vs the M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and M1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the YI M1 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | YI |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | YI M1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $449 | $320 |
