Panasonic FH22 vs YI M1

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH22 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and YI. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was brought out 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH22 grades against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH22 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH22 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.