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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS1

 A3500 IS ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon A3500 IS

 ZS1 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS1

 A3500 IS ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the ZS1.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon A3500 IS will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (135g)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (229g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
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quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $115 $0