Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8
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![Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS/Canon-A3500-IS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8/Panasonic-SZ8-front.jpg)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A3500 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades against the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic SZ8
A3500 IS | SZ8 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon A3500 IS
SZ8 | A3500 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ8
A3500 IS | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SZ8.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and SZ8.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | Venus Engine |
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 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 200 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $115 | $275 |