Panasonic ZS5 vs YI M1

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The ZS5 was released 7 years prior to the M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS5 matches up against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and YI M1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS5 versus YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS5 against the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.