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Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
51
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII N
  • New Model is Canon 1D MIV
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1D MIII versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and FH6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIII was released 5 years earlier than the FH6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D MIII grades vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Panasonic FH6

 1D MIII FH6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon 1D MIII

 FH6 1D MIII 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2007More modern by 59 months

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Panasonic FH6

 1D MIII FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII has external measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MIII versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIII versus the FH6.

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and FH6 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIII and FH6.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH6 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/300s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
54
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography information
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
43
environment proofing
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Panasonic FH6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-02-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/300 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335g (2.94 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 2200 photos 280 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $4,399 $129