YI M1 vs Panasonic LX100 II

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YI M1 vs Panasonic LX100 II

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? YI M1 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our YI M1 conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
17.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX100 II Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic LX100 II in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic LX100 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic LX100 II conclusion.

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Differences

YI M1 advantages over Panasonic LX100 II

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
280g vs 392g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.2 vs 17.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic LX100 II advantages over YI M1

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Cheap as chips (and with a kit lens!); Quality Sony Exmor Four Thirds sensor; Widely-supported Micro Four Thirds lens mount; Good image quality from raw files; Reasonable burst performance for price; 4K video capture.
Poor ergonomics; Controls too easily bumped; Frustrating user interface; Mediocre JPEG image quality; Heavy-handed noise reduction; Unreliable white balance; No raw+JPEG; Buffer is almost nonexistent; Focus confirmation beep happens while still focusing; AF is poor in low light; Laggy user interface in playback; Extreme crop for 4K video; Kit lenses feel cheap; No bundled flash.
Read our YI M1 Express Review

Compact coat-pocket friendly body with plenty of dedicated controls; Great electronic viewfinder; Impressive image quality for its class; Generous performance; Decent battery life.
Too big for a pants pocket; No articulation for LCD; Relatively short zoom range compared to some rivals; Can't use full sensor area at any aspect ratio; Not the best choice for video.
Read our Panasonic LX100 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

YI M1

Olympus E-PL6

$199
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare YI M1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic LX100 II

Olympus E-PL6

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Olympus E-PL6

Compared to Panasonic LX100

YI M1

Panasonic LX100

$199
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic LX100

Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic LX100

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

YI M1

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$199
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$875
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare YI M1 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100 II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$875
4/3

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Panasonic GF7

YI M1

Panasonic GF7

$199
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$590
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Panasonic GX850

YI M1

Panasonic GX850

$199
4/3

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$548
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic GX850

Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic GX850

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX850

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