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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FZ28

 A3500 IS FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A3500 IS

 FZ28 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FZ28

 A3500 IS FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
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lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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