Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX5

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was brought out 16 months after the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX280 HS scores vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS and the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and LX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.