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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 4 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS grades vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX270 HS FZ28 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX270 HS

 FZ28 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX270 HS FZ28 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the FZ28.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and FZ28.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $599