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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SD3500 IS TS25 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TS25 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SD3500 IS TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the TS25.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and TS25.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $180