Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was announced 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FZ28
A3500 IS | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A3500 IS
FZ28 | A3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FZ28
A3500 IS | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS against the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and FZ28.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 417 grams (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $115 | $599 |