Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 17 months prior to the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS grades against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.