Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 21 months earlier than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS vs the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ZS45.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.