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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was released very close to the SZ3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS grades versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SZ3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 SZ3 A3500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ3

          

          

            
 A3500 IS SZ3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS against the SZ3.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and SZ3.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the release date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competition (135g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 includes focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ3
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $115 $150