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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FH20

					

					

						
 SX280 HS FH20 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX280 HS

					

					

						
 FH20 SX280 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH20

					

					

						
 SX280 HS FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with external measurements 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 FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the FH20.
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and FH20.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

						Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 low fps (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition (233g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
Photography Glossary
				
								
				

					

						
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $325 $179