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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 14 months after the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic TS4

 SX280 HS TS4 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SX280 HS

 TS4 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic TS4

 SX280 HS TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS versus the TS4.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TS4.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX280 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $325 $399