Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (labelled Panasonic TZ100 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2004 and January 2016. The 1D Mark II is a DSLR, while the ZS100 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-H (1D Mark II) and an one-inch (ZS100) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 8.2 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 20 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D Mark II | Panasonic ZS100 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | 25-250mm f/2.8-5.9 | |
8.2 MP, APS-H Sensor | 20 MP, 1" Sensor | |
no Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 100-1600 (50-3200) | ISO 125-12800 (80-25600) | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (1166k dots) | |
2.0" LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Fixed touchscreen | |
8.3 shutter flaps per second | 10 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
1200 shots per battery charge | 300 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 158 x 80 mm, 1535 g | 111 x 65 x 44 mm, 312 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D Mark II and the Panasonic ZS100. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic ZS100 is considerably smaller (71 percent) than the Canon 1D Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1D Mark II is splash and dust resistant, while the ZS100 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the ZS100 has a lens built in, whereas the 1D Mark II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 1D Mark II and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 1D Mark II gets 1200 shots out of its NP-E3 battery, while the ZS100 can take 300 images on a single charge of its DMW-BLG10 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D Mark II has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. The power pack in the ZS100 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Panasonic ZS100« | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 1.7 in | 11.0 oz | 300 | n | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Panasonic ZS100 | ||
Canon 5DS« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 5.9 in | 6.3 in | 3.1 in | 48.9 oz | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.2 oz | 1200 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 6.0 in | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 31.6 oz | 400 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 42.9 oz | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 44.6 oz | 600 | Y | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Canon 1D« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.9 oz | 500 | Y | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Panasonic ZS200« » | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 1.8 in | 12.0 oz | 370 | n | Feb 2018 | 799 | Panasonic ZS200 | |||
Panasonic LX10« » | 4.2 in | 2.4 in | 1.7 in | 10.9 oz | 260 | n | Sep 2016 | 699 | Panasonic LX10 | |||
Sony RX100 V« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.6 in | 10.5 oz | 220 | n | Oct 2016 | 999 | Sony RX100 V | |||
Sony RX100 III« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.6 in | 10.2 oz | 320 | n | May 2014 | 799 | - | Sony RX100 III | ||
Sony RX100 II« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.5 in | 9.9 oz | 350 | n | Jun 2013 | 749 | - | Sony RX100 II | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The ZS100 was launched at a lower price than the 1D Mark II, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D Mark II features an APS-H sensor and the Panasonic ZS100 an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the ZS100 is 79 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the ZS100 offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 8.2 MP of the 1D Mark II. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 8.17μm for the 1D Mark II). However, it should be noted that the ZS100 is much more recent (by 11 years and 11 months) than the 1D Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 50-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600..

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the ZS100 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 1D Mark II (overall score 4 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.5 bits higher color depth, 1.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.8 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Panasonic ZS100« | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.5 | 559 | 70 | Panasonic ZS100 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2381 | 87 | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.6 | 12.4 | 2308 | 86 | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.2 | 975 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Full Frame | 12.7 | 4368 | 2912 | - | 22.9 | 11.1 | 1368 | 71 | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Full Frame | 11.0 | 4064 | 2704 | - | 21.8 | 11.0 | 954 | 63 | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | APS-H | 4.1 | 2496 | 1662 | - | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Panasonic ZS200« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic ZS200 | |
Panasonic LX10« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic LX10 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.4 | 586 | 70 | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 III« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 12.3 | 495 | 67 | Sony RX100 III | |
Sony RX100 II« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.5 | 12.4 | 483 | 67 | Sony RX100 II |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The ZS100 indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1D Mark II does not. The highest resolution format that the ZS100 can use is 4K/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the ZS100 has an electronic viewfinder (1166k dots), while the 1D Mark II has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 1D Mark II, the Panasonic ZS100, and comparable cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Panasonic ZS100« | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic ZS100 | |
Canon 5DS« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.5 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 16000 | 8.0 | n | n | Canon 1D | |
Panasonic ZS200« » | 2330 | n | 3.0 | 1240 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic ZS200 | |
Panasonic LX10« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic LX10 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 2000 | 24.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 III« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 III | |
Sony RX100 II« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 2000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX100 II |
One feature that is present on the 1D Mark II, but is missing on the ZS100 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The reported shutter speed and shutter burst refer to the use of the mechanical shutter. In addition, the ZS100 features an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The 1D Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SD cards, while the ZS100 uses SDXC cards. The 1D Mark II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the ZS100 only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Panasonic ZS100« | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic ZS100 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds | |
Canon 1D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Panasonic ZS200« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic ZS200 | |
Panasonic LX10« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic LX10 | |
Sony RX100 V« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 V | |
Sony RX100 III« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 III | |
Sony RX100 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX100 II |
It is notable that the 1D Mark II has a hotshoe, while the ZS100 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D Mark II (unlike the ZS100) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1D Mark II and the ZS100 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 1D Mark II was replaced by the Canon 1D Mark II N, while the ZS100 was followed by the Panasonic ZS200.
Review summary: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon 1D Mark II better than the Panasonic ZS100 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS-1D Mark II:
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (0.8 stops ISO advantage).
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 2000/sec) to freeze action.
- More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1200 versus 300) on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2004).

Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (20 vs 8.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 56%.
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (4 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.4 EV of extra DR).
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 230k dots).
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 8.3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 1D Mark II requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (111x65mm vs 156x158mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 1D Mark II).
- Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (2.0 vs 1.1).
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More modern: Reflects 11 years and 11 months of technical progress since the 1D Mark II launch.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the ZS100 is the clear winner of the contest (19 : 12 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras is instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the handling experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1D Mark II or the ZS100. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark II» | - | HiRec | - | rev | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Panasonic ZS100« | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2016 | 699 | - | Panasonic ZS100 | ||
Canon 5DS« » | Rec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | Rec | 83/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 88/100 | HiRec | rev | rev | - | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Canon 1D« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Panasonic ZS200« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 799 | Panasonic ZS200 | |||
Panasonic LX10« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 699 | Panasonic LX10 | |||
Sony RX100 V« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2016 | 999 | Sony RX100 V | |||
Sony RX100 III« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | May 2014 | 799 | - | Sony RX100 III | ||
Sony RX100 II« » | HiRec | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2013 | 749 | - | Sony RX100 II |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon 1D Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100
Camera Model | Canon 1D Mark II | Panasonic ZS100 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | 25-250mm f/2.8-5.9 |
Launch Date | January 2004 | January 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 4499 | USD 699 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-H Sensor | 1" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 13.2 x 19.1 mm |
Sensor Area | 548.17 mm2 | 116.16 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 34.5 mm | 15.9 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.3x | 2.7x |
Sensor Resolution | 8.2 Megapixels | 20 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 3504 x 2336 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 8.17 μm | 2.41 μm |
Pixel Density | 1.49 MP/cm2 | 17.18 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-1600 ISO | 125-12800 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-3200 ISO | 80-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC II | Venus |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 66 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.1 | 12.5 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1003 | 559 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.55x | 0.46x |
Viewfinder Resolution | n/a | 1166k dots |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | n/a | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 2.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous Shooting | 8.3 shutter flaps/s | 10 shutter flaps/s |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Image Stabilization | Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF or SD cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | no Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | micro HDMI |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | NP-E3 power pack | DMW-BLG10 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 shots per charge | 300 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | no USB charging | USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
111 x 65 x 44 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in) |
Camera Weight | 1535 g (54.1 oz) | 312 g (11.0 oz) |
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