Panasonic FH27 vs YI M1

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was brought out 6 years before the M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH27 grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH27 versus the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and M1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.