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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 7 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS scores against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 SD3500 IS ZR1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 ZR1 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 SD3500 IS ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the ZR1.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine V
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $280