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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 21 months earlier than the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SD3500 IS 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 3D1 SD3500 IS 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2010More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 SD3500 IS 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.5"3.5"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the 3D1.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and 3D1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price - $670