Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25
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![Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25/Panasonic-ZS25-front.jpg)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS25
SD3500 IS | ZS25 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SD3500 IS
ZS25 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS25
SD3500 IS | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
Examine the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |