Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX48

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX280 HS scores against the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and FX48.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.