Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are comparing the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS45, one is 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 ZS45 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and ZS45.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.