Panasonic FH2 vs YI M1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH2 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and YI. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was announced 6 years before the M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH2 grades versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 compared to the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and M1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.