Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic TS25
SD3500 IS | TS25 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SD3500 IS
TS25 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS25
SD3500 IS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |