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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3500 IS scores versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic TS1

 A3500 IS TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TS1 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS1

 A3500 IS TS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS against the TS1.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and TS1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $115 $380