Panasonic ZS80 vs YI M1

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.

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.

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.

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.