Panasonic FH20 vs YI M1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was unveiled 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH20 scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 and the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.