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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 9 months after the FZ200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX280 HS FZ200 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2012More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX280 HS

 FZ200 SX280 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX280 HS FZ200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the FZ200.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and FZ200.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
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lighter than others in class (233g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
63
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 grams (0.51 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 210 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $325 $499