Panasonic FS25 vs YI M1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and YI. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was announced 8 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS25 grades versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 against the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and M1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and M1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the YI M1 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.