Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 9 months earlier than the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS scores against the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and LZ40.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.