Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS20

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 24 months earlier than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the TS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.