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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 12 months before the ZS35 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

 A3500 IS ZS35 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon A3500 IS

 ZS35 A3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS35

 A3500 IS ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside 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 ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the ZS35.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $115 $300