Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GM1

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1D C vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very close but the 1D C (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was announced 20 months prior to the GM1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D C grades against the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C enjoys outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D C vs the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and GM1 is 50 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and GM1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D C with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D C will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D C will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.