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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was launched 6 months after the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS grades versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic LX7

 SX280 HS LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX280 HS

 LX7 SX280 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic LX7

 SX280 HS LX7 
LaunchedMarch 2013October 2012Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS vs the LX7.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and LX7.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery pack (330 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (298g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 210 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $325 $400