Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS5

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Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD3500 IS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SD3500 IS.

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic TS5 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the TS5.

Succeeded by the Panasonic TS6
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Differences

Canon SD3500 IS advantages over Panasonic TS5

Less expensive
$330 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Thinner
22 mm vs 28 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
160g vs 213g
Lighter weight
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3000 vs 1/1300 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS5 advantages over Canon SD3500 IS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.28 vs 0.53 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon SD3500 IS Express Review

Advanced Wi-Fi and Near-Field Communications for easy image sharing and even remote shooting (a first for a waterproof compact); Improved ruggedness; Manual exposure mode; Fast cycle times; 10fps continuous burst shooting at full resolution; Full 1080p HD video at up to 60p; Excellent battery life.
Mediocre still image quality; Slow startup; Slower-than-average autofocus; Choppy MP4 (most Web-friendly format) video quality.
Read our Panasonic TS5 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon SD3500 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$330
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$259
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Panasonic TS5

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$259
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Canon SD3500 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX580S

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

$303
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Panasonic TS5

Panasonic DMC-FX580S

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$303
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic DMC-FX580S

Compared to Canon SD980 IS

Canon SD3500 IS

Canon SD980 IS

$330
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
More pixels

$249
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS

Panasonic TS5

Canon SD980 IS

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Canon SD980 IS

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Canon SD3500 IS

Olympus TG-850

$330
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Lighter weight

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850

Panasonic TS5

Olympus TG-850

$249
1/2.33 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Panasonic TS6

Canon SD3500 IS

Panasonic TS6

$330
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Thinner

$298
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SD3500 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Panasonic TS5

Panasonic TS6

$249
1/2.33 inch

$298
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive

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