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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FH22

 SD3500 IS FH22 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FH22 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH22

 SD3500 IS FH22 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
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rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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