Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 4 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and TS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.