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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched very close to the ZR3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS ZR3 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon SD3500 IS

          

          

            
 ZR3 SD3500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR3

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS ZR3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the ZR3.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and ZR3.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
65
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
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 quite wide (24mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 159 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $280