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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 17 months prior to the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS7

 SD3500 IS ZS7 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 ZS7 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS7

 SD3500 IS ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the ZS7.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and ZS7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Panasonic ZS7
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $350