Panasonic S5 vs YI M1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 and YI M1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very close but the S5 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was released 3 years after the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5 scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 vs the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.