• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

YI M1 advantages over Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.34 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 130 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    280g vs 830g
    Lighter weight

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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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Kit with 12-40mm lens (Black)
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  • Kit with 12-40mm & 42.5mm lenses (Silver)

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

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Olympus E-PL6
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $299
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) vs 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

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) vs Panasonic FZ1000

YI M1
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $199
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • $931
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) vs Panasonic FZ2500

YI M1
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $199
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $931
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic GX850
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $548
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) vs 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

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

YI M1
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $199
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare YI M1 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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