Canon 1D MII vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 1D MII vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZS30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D MII grades against the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII features exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII versus the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and ZS30 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and ZS30.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will show more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.