Panasonic ZS50 vs YI M1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS50 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and YI. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was introduced 20 months prior to the M1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS50 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 and the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the YI M1 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.