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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 18 months after the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3500 IS grades versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 A3500 IS RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 RZ10 A3500 IS 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 A3500 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside 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 Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS and the RZ10.
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and RZ10.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than others (135 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (178 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than others (135 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (280mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery power (178 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (178 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than others (135g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 shots 178 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $115 $200