Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30
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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and ZS30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 5D MIII was introduced 7 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D MIII grades against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Panasonic ZS30
5D MIII | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon 5D MIII
ZS30 | 5D MIII | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic ZS30
5D MIII | ZS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII has exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the ZS30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and ZS30 is 55 and 92 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and ZS30.
All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 81 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2293 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | 260 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,780 | $250 |