Panasonic LZ30 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SD3500 IS has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor.
Below you can see the LZ30 and SD3500 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LZ30 and Canon SD3500 IS Cameras
Panasonic LZ30 and Canon SD3500 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SD3500 IS has 14% larger pixel area (2.01µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic LZ30, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic LZ30
or the
Canon SD3500 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
