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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS30

					

					

						
 A3500 IS ZS30 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon A3500 IS

					

					

						
 ZS30 A3500 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS30

					

					

						
 A3500 IS ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS against the ZS30.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 provides touch focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 supports touch focus
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
34
 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
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    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $115 $250