Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

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.