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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 months before the TS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Panasonic TS5

 SX280 HS TS5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SX280 HS

 TS5 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic TS5

 SX280 HS TS5 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has external 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the TS5.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (233g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-03-21 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DMW-BCM13
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 One One
Retail pricing $325 $350