Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1
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Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Launched January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(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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Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ80 was revealed 4 months later than the M1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ80 matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & YI M1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the YI M1
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic FZ80
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and YI M1
| FZ80 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | September 2016 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ80 vs the M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and M1 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and M1.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | YI |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | YI M1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 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 | 330 shots | 450 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $320 |
