Comparison

Panasonic Image App vs YI Mirrorless

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Panasonic Image App

Control your Wi-Fi-compatible Panasonic camera remotely from your smartphone. Shoot, view, and transfer photos and videos, and upload them to social media. Adds location data and enables continuous connection with Bluetooth-enabled cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and camera operation
  • Live View on smartphone
  • Playback recorded photos and videos
  • Copy media to smartphone
  • Upload to SNS sites
  • Apply location information
  • Automatic image transfer
Features
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“Panasonic Image App” is an application that makes it possible to use your smartphone to remotely control the shooting and playback functions of a Wi-Fi-compatible digital camera/digital video camera, and to perform upload operations to SNS (Social Networking Service) sites. The following major functions are available with this application. ・You can watch the same image as on the Live View screen of your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone, and control shooting and other camera operations as with a wireless remote controller. (*1) ・You can play back still pictures and videos recorded using your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone. (*2) (*3) You can also copy them to your smartphone, and upload them to SNS sites. (*3) Additional functions for digital cameras ・This app allows you to implement continuous connection with a digital camera that has Bluetooth function and make Wi-Fi connections and perform remote operation just with your smart phone. It also allows you to apply location information to recorded images and easily perform automatic transfer of images.(*4) ・You can make settings to automatically transfer still pictures recorded with your digital camera to your smartphone. ・You can add location information acquired with your smartphone to pictures recorded using your digital camera. (*1) With DMC-SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS35/ZS45, it is not possible to remotely record videos from a smartphone. (*2) With DMC-FT5/GF6/LF1/SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TS5/TZ37/TZ40/TZ41/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS27/ZS30/ZS35/ZS45, it is only possible to play back still pictures. (*3) Not supported on HC-X1000. (*4) This function can only be used with devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 or above (Bluetooth low energy technology). [Compatible Operating Systems]   iOS 16 – 26 [Notes] ・Bluetooth function can only be used with smart phones equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and above (Bluetooth low energy technology). ・When using the location information recording function, note that high accuracy location information cannot be acquired with the iPod touch or the Wi-Fi version of the iPad that is not equipped with a GPS sensor. ・When using an iPhone or iPad that is equipped with a GPS sensor, be aware that continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・In order to use the SNS upload functions or the Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonic’s LUMIX CLUB (free of charge). ・Continued use of GPS/Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ・The function to transfer images to an AV device can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.7 and later) ・The function to delete images can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.15 and later) ・The function of "Home Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later) ・The function of "Baby Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later)

About

YI Mirrorless

Control your mirrorless camera remotely, transfer photos instantly via Bluetooth, and enhance your portrait photography with guided templates. The app also facilitates smart firmware updates for your camera and lens.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Instant image sharing via Bluetooth
  • Guided portrait shooting templates
  • Smart firmware updates
  • High-resolution image and 4K video support
Features
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YI mirrorless camera, the camera for new generation. 1.Redefining the MILC with 20 million pixels + 4k video. Standing on the shoulder of giants, YI MILC is equipped with the newest Sony M4/3 system IMX269 AQR sensor giving it an expressive 20-million-pixel resolution. Color and tone transition will be vividly depicted, bringing you an ultimate high quality visual experience. 2.BLE Bluetooth real time connection. Share your images in an instant. YI camera can maintain a connection to your phone through low-power BLE Bluetooth. Share your life’s moments with our friendly APP that enables you to download images and share to social platforms easily. 3.Master Guide, a revolutionizer in portrait shooting. YI MILC captures the pain points of photographer beginners and introduces a revolutionizing portrait shooting feature‘Master Guide’. Templates in Master Guide are based on experiences of world-class portrait photographers. The camera will automatically adjust settings in accordance with the templates. All you need to do is to guide your model with help from the templates and press the shutter button. Become a master in an instant! 4.Smart firmware update designed with internet thinking. The YI Mirrorless App will automatically notify you when there is a firmware upgrade available. You can quickly download new firmware and upgrade your camera and lens to experience the newest features.

Screenshots

Panasonic Image App4 screens
YI Mirrorless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Image App at 4.2 against YI Mirrorless's 1.7. Panasonic Image App also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 44) and review sentiment (17% vs 3%). YI Mirrorless's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic Image App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic Image App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Panasonic Image App's written reviews are positive against 3% of YI Mirrorless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, YI Mirrorless every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Panasonic Image App versus YI Mirrorless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Image AppYI Mirrorless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.5K ratings) — better1.7 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better3.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better44
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings CorporationShanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Panasonic Image App

All ratings3,455 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative70.9%

YI Mirrorless

All ratings44 ratings
Positive15.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive3.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative91.4%

User reviews

Panasonic Image App

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 💡 Great for remote control and monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Outdated UI
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices

YI Mirrorless

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Excellent camera features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🤔 Outdated app
  • 😕 Language support problems
  • 🤯 Lack of updates

Bugs and requests

Panasonic Image App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Inability to connect to camera
  • Crashes when transferring photos/videos
  • Incorrect metadata on transferred files
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update UI for modern devices
  • Improve connectivity and stability
  • Add full screen mode for monitoring
  • Allow deleting photos from the app
  • Support for RAW file transfer
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  • Improve video transfer capabilities

YI Mirrorless

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect camera to phone
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incompatible with iOS 11 and above

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Add English language support
  • Improve app stability and connectivity

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Image App

No in-app purchases

None

YI Mirrorless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic Image App free?
Panasonic Image App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YI Mirrorless free?
YI Mirrorless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Image App or YI Mirrorless?
Panasonic Image App is rated higher. Panasonic Image App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while YI Mirrorless averages 1.7 from 44 ratings.
Do Panasonic Image App or YI Mirrorless have ads?
Neither Panasonic Image App nor YI Mirrorless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Image App or YI Mirrorless?
Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, and YI Mirrorless every 3 weeks. Most recently, Panasonic Image App was updated on October 1, 2026 and YI Mirrorless on September 27, 2026.

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