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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 5 months prior to the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic FX700

 SD3500 IS FX700 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FX700 SD3500 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FX700

 SD3500 IS FX700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS features external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the FX700.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $399