Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and FH7.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.