Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1
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Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the YI M1
ZS80 | M1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic ZS80
M1 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and YI M1
ZS80 | M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same 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).
See the Panasonic ZS80 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | YI M1 | |
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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 |