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Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was manufactured 9 months later than the GF3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D C grades against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Panasonic GF3

 1D C GF3 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Canon 1D C

 GF3 1D C 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Panasonic GF3

 1D C GF3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C features external measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D C against the GF3.

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and GF3 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and GF3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D C featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D C will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 1D C is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography factors
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography features
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging highlights
28
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Panasonic GF3
 Canon EOS-1D CPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS-1D C Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-12 2011-08-11
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 23
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 264 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $6,499 $360