Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5
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Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
- Released April 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Canon 1D C and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and SZ5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 1D C was revealed 3 months earlier than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1D C matches up vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D C Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Panasonic SZ5
1D C | SZ5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon 1D C
SZ5 | 1D C |
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Common features in the Canon 1D C and Panasonic SZ5
1D C | SZ5 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | July 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C has physical measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon 1D C and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D C vs the SZ5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and SZ5 is 50 and 95 respectively.
Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and SZ5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D C having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D C will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Canon 1D C vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS-1D C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-12 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
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 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E4N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $6,499 | $195 |