Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8
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91 Imaging
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Portability
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31 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Lets look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic SZ8
| SX280 HS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SX280 HS
| SZ8 | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic SZ8
| SX280 HS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS against the SZ8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and SZ8.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
lighter than competition (233 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $325 | $275 |
