Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 6 years before the S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and S1 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.