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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Panasonic ZS30

 5D MIII ZS30 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon 5D MIII

 ZS30 5D MIII 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic ZS30

 5D MIII ZS30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
80
has manual focus
good MP (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
33
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (198g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
51
environment sealing
good MP (22 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
27
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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