Canon 1D C vs Panasonic ZS35

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 1D C versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1D C (Full frame) and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1D C was manufactured 21 months before the ZS35 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D C scores vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers outer 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D C versus Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C and the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and ZS35 is 50 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and ZS35.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D C featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D C will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.