Panasonic ZS60 vs YI M1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and YI. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was revealed 8 months before the M1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS60 scores vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and YI M1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 compared to the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS60 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.