Panasonic FP1 vs YI M1

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP1 and YI M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was introduced 7 years before the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP1 grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 and YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.