Panasonic GX850 vs YI M1

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GX850 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GX850 was launched 4 months after the M1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX850 grades vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX850 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX850 versus the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and M1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the YI M1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.