Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic S1
SD3500 IS | S1 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S1 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic S1
SD3500 IS | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS features external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Also Known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $269 |