Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 5 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS grades against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside 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 ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the ZS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ZS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind in sensor tech.