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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS grades versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic SZ10

 A3500 IS SZ10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A3500 IS

 SZ10 A3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10

 A3500 IS SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SZ10.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and SZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (135 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 135g (0.30 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $115 $200