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Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP7 versus YI M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was introduced 6 years before the M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP7 matches up versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the YI M1

 FP7 M1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic FP7

 M1 FP7 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2011Newer by 69 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and YI M1

 FP7 M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 versus the M1.

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the YI M1 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (147g)
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
YI M1 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (240 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with YI M1
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7YI M1
General Information
Company Panasonic YI
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 YI M1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 450 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $227 $320