Panasonic FP3 vs YI M1

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FP3 and YI M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and YI. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was released 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and YI M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 against the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the YI M1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.