ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
A spec-by-spec comparison of the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $349 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 204 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~469 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Features | 403 ppi density | — |
Platform
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 (2.3 GHz Quad-core) or Intel Atom Z3590 (2.5 GHz Quad-core) | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (some variants also 16GB/32GB) | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.7-4.8 (3x optical zoom), laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (Real Tone) flash | 20 MP, 1" sensor, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), Leica DC Elmarit lens, autofocus |
| Features | 3x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Laser Autofocus, Panorama, HDR | RAW image capture, physical shutter button, manual control ring for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 1.1 MP |
| Features | Panorama | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 18W wired, QC2 |
Body
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 78.84 x 11.95 mm | 135.4 x 68 x 21.1 mm (5.33 x 2.68 x 0.83 in) - Note: 21.1mm at thickest point due to camera lens, thinnest part is around 15.2mm. |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, leather back | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (market dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 (CES) | September 2014 |
| Status | Released December 2015 / January 2016 | Released December 2014 (Europe), Summer 2015 (USA) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 3,000 mAh for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 2,600 mAh for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Which has more RAM, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 4 GB for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 2 GB for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Which is lighter, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 185 g for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 204 g for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Which is newer, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — Jan 2016 for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus Sep 2014 for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Is the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 rated higher?
We rate the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) 6/10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 8/10.
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