Panasonic G6 vs YI M1
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Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Announced April 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
(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

Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G6 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

The G6 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the YI M1
G6 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic G6
M1 | G6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and YI M1
G6 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G6 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G6 compared to the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and M1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and M1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the YI M1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G6 vs YI M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | YI |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | YI M1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 450 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $750 | $320 |