Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced October 2005
- Replaced the Canon 1Ds
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and SZ8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 1Ds MII was manufactured 9 years prior to the SZ8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1Ds MII scores versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Panasonic SZ8
1Ds MII | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon 1Ds MII
SZ8 | 1Ds MII | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | October 2005 | Newer by 100 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Panasonic SZ8
1Ds MII | SZ8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the SZ8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and SZ8 is 50 and 94 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and SZ8.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2005-10-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.20 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1480 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $12,000 | $275 |