Canon 1D MII N vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D MII N versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and ZS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was launched 4 years before the ZS3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1D MII N matches up against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N has got outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII N versus Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D MII N and the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and ZS3 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS3 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be behind in sensor innovation.