Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was introduced 13 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FX48
SD3500 IS | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon SD3500 IS
FX48 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FX48
SD3500 IS | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and FX48.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SD3500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
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 | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | - | $325 |