Panasonic ZS100 vs YI M1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 and YI M1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the ZS100 (1") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS100 was launched 8 months before the M1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS100 grades vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the YI M1
| ZS100 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Panasonic ZS100
| M1 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | January 2016 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and YI M1
| ZS100 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS100 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS100 and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS100 against the M1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and M1 is 87 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and M1.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS100 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older ZS100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | YI |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | YI M1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-01-05 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface 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 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.9fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 312 grams (0.69 lb) | 350 grams (0.77 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 559 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 450 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $700 | $320 |