Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 20 months later than the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS versus the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and FX90.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX280 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.