Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.