Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.