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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FH1

 SD3500 IS FH1 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FH1 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH1

 SD3500 IS FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the FH1.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and FH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $150