Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor size.

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 16 months later than the LX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and LX3.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SD3500 IS will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.