Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
(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 SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
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In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3500 IS grades against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic SZ5
| A3500 IS | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon A3500 IS
| SZ5 | A3500 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ5
| A3500 IS | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS features external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SZ5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SZ5.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography information
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
lighter than competition in class (135g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $115 | $195 |
