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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FH3

 SX280 HS FH3 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon SX280 HS

 FH3 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH3

 SX280 HS FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider 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") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the FH3.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and FH3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average (233 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $325 $160