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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS grades against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic SZ10

 SD3500 IS SZ10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SZ10 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10

 SD3500 IS SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the SZ10.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and SZ10.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $200