Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was released 2 months later than the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the FH22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FH22
SD3500 IS | FH22 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD3500 IS
FH22 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH22
SD3500 IS | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and FH22.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $200 |