Panasonic FH1 vs YI M1

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and YI. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FH1 was announced 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and YI M1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH1 compared to the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and M1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.