Panasonic GF7 vs YI M1
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Panasonic GF7 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(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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Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GF7 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and YI. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe GF7 was launched 19 months before the M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF7 grades vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the YI M1
| GF7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic GF7
| M1 | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and YI M1
| GF7 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 offers outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF7 compared to the M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and M1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the YI M1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GF7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF7 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | YI |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-02-01 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 266g (0.59 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" 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 | 230 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $308 | $320 |