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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX270 HS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 17 months after the 3D1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SX280 HS 3D1 
ReleasedMarch 2013November 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SX280 HS

 3D1 SX280 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 SX280 HS 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS and the 3D1.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and 3D1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX280 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $325 $670