Panasonic GM5 vs YI M1
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Panasonic GM5 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GM5 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and YI. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GM5 was revealed 24 months before the M1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GM5 matches up against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the YI M1
| GM5 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic GM5
| M1 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | September 2014 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and YI M1
| GM5 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GM5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GM5 and the M1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and M1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the YI M1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GM5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GM5 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | YI |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | YI M1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 211g (0.47 lbs) | 350g (0.77 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 450 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $966 | $320 |
