Canon SD3500 IS vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 17 months prior to the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and RZ10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.