Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1
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Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- New Model is Panasonic GF7
(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
- Introduced September 2016
Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF6 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe GF6 was announced 4 years prior to the M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF6 matches up versus the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the YI M1
GF6 | M1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic GF6
M1 | GF6 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | April 2013 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and YI M1
GF6 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF6 and YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF6 and the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and M1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the YI M1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | YI |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | YI M1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-04-08 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 lbs) | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 450 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $326 | $320 |