Canon 1D MIII vs Panasonic ZS40

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 1D MIII versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and ZS40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIII was released 7 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1D MIII matches up versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MIII Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIII offers physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MIII versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MIII vs the ZS40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and ZS40 is 51 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and ZS40.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.