Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 21 months later than the FZ47 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and FZ47.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX280 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.