Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 17 months later than the TS3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the TS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and TS3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.