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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 18 months earlier than the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 SD3500 IS TS3 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TS3 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS3

 SD3500 IS TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the TS3.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and TS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
42
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $380