Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the FH10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS features external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and FH10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.