Panasonic ZS45 vs YI M1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs YI M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively close but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was brought out 20 months prior to the M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS45 matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic ZS45 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS45 against the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and M1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS45 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the YI M1 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.