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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TS6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic TS6

 A3500 IS TS6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TS6 A3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS6

 A3500 IS TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about 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") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS against the TS6.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and TS6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (370 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 370 shots
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $115 $300