Category Breakdown
Panasonic Lumix Smart Camera CM1
ZTE Axon M
Performance
59.571.7
Camera
36.738.1
Display
58.969.6
Battery
22.425.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.457.9
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
31.242.0
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
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, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), 1.0", 2.4µm, AF
20 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Leica optics, LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Carbon Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

