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Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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
  • Released September 2016
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS200 versus YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and YI. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ZS200 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was brought out 18 months after the M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS200 grades vs the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the YI M1

 ZS200 M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic ZS200

 M1 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and YI M1

 ZS200 M1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 features outside measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS200 versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 compared to the M1.

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ZS200 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with YI M1
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with YI M1
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery power (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
great battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic ZS200 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic YI
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 YI M1
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $320