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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 12 months after the TS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores vs the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic TS20

 A3500 IS TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TS20 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS20

 A3500 IS TS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the TS20.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and TS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The newer A3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (135g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $115 $179