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YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8 Comparison

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20 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing M1 and GX8, two Mirrorless cameras from YI and Panasonic. YI M1 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera.

YI M1 was introduced to market in September 2016 and Panasonic GX8 was launched in July 2015. There is 14 months difference between M1 and GX8 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger M1, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

YI M1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 0g. 114 x 64 x 34 mm

Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-07-16
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 487g. 133 x 78 x 63 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Compare

Panasonic GX8 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 vs YI M1

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose YI M1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Number of Focus Points
81 vs 49 32 more focus points
Battery Life
450 shots vs 330 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Weight
0 g vs 487 g 487 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 over YI M1
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 5.0fps 7 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
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Common Strengths of YI M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of YI M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. YI M1 has external dimensions of 114 x 64 x 34 mm (4.49 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 350 (including batteries). Panasonic GX8 has external dimensions of 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48″) and weighs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of YI M1 and Panasonic GX8. YI M1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Panasonic GX8.

YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. YI M1 is 487g lighter than the Panasonic GX8 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 have the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Four Thirds sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of GX8, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to M1.

LCD Screen Size and Features

YI M1 and Panasonic GX8's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Panasonic GX8 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. YI M1's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to GX8.
YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8: Sensor Comparison

Both YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 have Four Thirds sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the M1 and GX8 sensor size comparison.

YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 Cameras


YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 have the same Micro Four Thirds and have total of 119 lenses to choose from.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Panasonic GX8 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, YI M1 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 32 lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of YI M1 Lenses # of Panasonic GX8 Lenses
Standard Zoom 17 17
Standard Prime 15 15
Wideangle Zoom 6 6
Wideangle Prime 32 32
Telephoto Zoom 19 19
Telephoto Prime 11 11
SuperZoom 8 8
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 5
Macro Prime 4 4
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 119 119

Here are some of the most popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for M1 and GX8
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

YI M1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX8 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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YI M1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX8 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

YI M1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX8 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
81 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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YI M1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX8 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
0g
Medium size Body
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
487g
Body Thickness 63mm
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YI M1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic GX8 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

YI M1 vs Panasonic GX8: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated YI M1 and Panasonic GX8, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how YI M1 and Panasonic GX8 scores compare:

YI M1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #343 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Panasonic GX8
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #99 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Panasonic GX8 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats YI M1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose YI M1. Otherwise, Panasonic GX8 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic GX8 vs YI M1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General YI M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Brand YI Panasonic
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-07-16
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 224.90mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 81 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 119 119
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 0g 487g
Dimensions 114 x 64 x 34mm 133 x 78 x 63mm
Battery Life 450 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 75
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 806
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