Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was announced 21 months before the TS30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX280 HS matches up against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic TS30
SX280 HS | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon SX280 HS
TS30 | SX280 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2013 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic TS30
SX280 HS | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS against the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and TS30.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $325 | $180 |