Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 months later than the FH10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS against the FH10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and FH10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.