Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LX7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.