Panasonic S1 vs YI M1

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs YI M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S1 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 2 years later than the M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1 matches up versus the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 compared to the M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and M1 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.