Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580
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![Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS/Canon-SX280-HS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580/Panasonic-FX580-front.jpg)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX280 HS was manufactured 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX280 HS scores against the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FX580
SX280 HS | FX580 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 51 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SX280 HS
FX580 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FX580
SX280 HS | FX580 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS against the FX580.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and FX580.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $325 | $499 |