Panasonic FH8 vs YI M1

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was announced 5 years prior to the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH8 grades vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 against the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and M1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and M1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH8 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the YI M1 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.