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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FH2

 SX280 HS FH2 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX280 HS

 FH2 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH2

 SX280 HS FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS against the FH2.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and FH2.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $325 $149