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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SD3500 IS ZS25 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 ZS25 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 SD3500 IS ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS and the ZS25.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $300