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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX280 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS scores vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX280 HS FH1 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX280 HS

 FH1 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH1

 SX280 HS FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior 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 FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS and the FH1.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and FH1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $150