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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 2 months later than the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FH3

 SD3500 IS FH3 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FH3 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH3

 SD3500 IS FH3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS features physical 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the FH3.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and FH3.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 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
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) 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $160