Panasonic GF2 vs YI M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF2 and YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and YI. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was launched 6 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF2 grades vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 and the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and M1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the YI M1 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.