Category Breakdown
Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1
ZTE Axon M
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
66.863.8
Overall
55.055.4
Summary
- The Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1 features a compact build with a thickness of 21.1 mm and weighs 204 g, while the ZTE Axon M is bulkier at 12.2 mm thick and 230 g.
- The Lumix has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display, whereas the Axon M offers a larger 5.2-inch dual IPS LCD, both with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the CM1 is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2 GB of RAM, while the Axon M utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 821 with 4 GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 20 MP rear camera, but the Axon M supports 4K video at 30 fps compared to the CM1's 15 fps.
- The CM1 has a smaller 2600 mAh battery, while the Axon M has a larger 3180 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- The CM1 runs on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, while the Axon M operates on Android 7.1.2, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1
ZTE Axon M
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
Also known as Panasonic DMC-CM1
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.7"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Dual IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~469 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~426 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.1 MP
20 MP
Main Camera Details
20.1 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), 1.0", 2.4µm, AF
20 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.1 MP
N/A
Video Recording
4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
135.4 x 68 x 21.1 mm (5.33 x 2.68 x 0.83 in)
150.9 x 71.6 x 12.2 mm (5.94 x 2.82 x 0.48 in)
Weight
204 g
230 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Carbon Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

