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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
  • Released March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 12 months later than the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FZ150

 SX280 HS FZ150 
LaunchedMarch 2013April 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Canon SX280 HS

 FZ150 SX280 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ150

 SX280 HS FZ150 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the FZ150.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and FZ150.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ150
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 528 gr (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 210 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $499