Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
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Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.
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Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the YI M1
| FZ1000 II | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | September 2016 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
| M1 | FZ1000 II |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and YI M1
| FZ1000 II | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and M1 is 55 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and M1.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | YI |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | YI M1 |
| Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-18 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 808 gr (1.78 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $898 | $320 |