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Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(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
YI M1
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the YI M1

 GF6 M1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic GF6

 M1 GF6 
IntroducedSeptember 2016April 2013More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and YI M1

 GF6 M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
77
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
69
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
78
good battery (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with YI M1
32
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
33
touch screen
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF6 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6YI M1
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