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Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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
  • Released September 2016
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Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZS80 and YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and YI. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was introduced 18 months after the M1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS80 grades vs the M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the YI M1

 ZS80 M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 M1 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and YI M1

 ZS80 M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the M1.

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and M1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS80 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
75
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
YI M1 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with YI M1
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
good battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with YI M1
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
73
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and YI M1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80YI M1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic YI
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 YI M1
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-18 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $448 $320