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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
YI M1
(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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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Overview

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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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 2 years later than the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the YI M1

 FZ1000 II M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2016Fresher by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper 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 size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with YI M1
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect AF
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great battery (450 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
67
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery (450 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Landscape photography with YI M1
65
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
67
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIYI 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