Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 9 months prior to the ZS40 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS grades vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the ZS40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and ZS40.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.