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Panasonic G100 vs YI M1

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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
  • Released September 2016
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Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic G100 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was unveiled 3 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G100 scores versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the YI M1

 G100 M1 
ReleasedJune 2020September 2016More recent by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic G100

 M1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and YI M1

 G100 M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the M1.

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and M1 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher G100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with YI M1
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with YI M1
78
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
78
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100YI M1
General Information
Make Panasonic YI
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-06-24 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 450 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $698 $320