Panasonic S1H vs YI M1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H vs YI M1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the S1H (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 2 years after the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1H grades versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H versus the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and M1 is 52 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and M1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.