Panasonic FP2 vs YI M1

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and YI. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was introduced 7 years before the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP2 grades against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP2 versus the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.