Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 13 months later than the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3500 IS grades against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and FH6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.